Measuring a Church’s Spiritual Health One the hardest things for a church to acknowledge is that they may not be spiritual healthy. It may be even harder to identify what truly makes a church spiritual healthy or unhealthy. This is due to the fact that many traditions have emphasized different aspects and expressions of spiritualContinue reading “Church Health: Spiritual Health”
Tag Archives: Leadership
Biblical Conflict Management: 10 Principles
Given the number of variables two people bring to the table it is easy to see why conflict happens. Not all conflict is bad as it can bring out healthy conclusion. Ultimately, all conflict can be used to glorify God, serve others, and help us become more like Christ. I consulted with Randy Kamer (myContinue reading “Biblical Conflict Management: 10 Principles”
A Ministry of Giving
We have heard the phrase, “It is better to give than to receive.” It is probably better to note that this finds scriptural validation in Acts 20:35 when the apostle Paul spoke“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of theContinue reading “A Ministry of Giving”
My Favorite Books
My Favorite Books This goes to say that my favorite book is Bible. It is without equal. I do want to say though that it is unlike any other book in that is it truly sacred Scripture. It is made alive by Holy Spirit and that changes the approach to which we come to itContinue reading “My Favorite Books”
Five Reasons for Going to Youth Camp
As summer approaches youth camps across the globe will commence. From sports camps, band camp, church camps and many in-between. For those thinking about attending for the first time there can be some intimidation. Sometimes even the question, “Why should I go?” As an experience camper, camp counselor, and camp supervisor, I can tell youContinue reading “Five Reasons for Going to Youth Camp”
Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church
Book reviews are something that haven’t made it into my blog so far. So, I am fairly new at this endeavor even though reading is a favorite pastime of mine. My personal library is in my house and it is growing because of my reignited passion for actual books instead of on my kindle (iPadContinue reading “Review: Autopsy of a Deceased Church”
How to handle a full plate.
How to Handle a Full Plate A lot of people have asked me how I can get stuff done with as much as I have on my plate. Most of the time I am not given a chance to answer them before they are off on another subject or down the road. IContinue reading “How to handle a full plate.”
One Testimony
Several times I have encouraged my congregation to share their “Jesus Story.” It is simply how they were before they met Christ, how they came to faith, and their life now. In order to testify of Christ we do not have to have all the theological terms and nuances firmly set inContinue reading “One Testimony”
Church Seasons
If you take the simple request, “What time is it,” and switch the order of the words you can get a deeper question, “Time, what is it?” It is one of the most precious possession that we have but squander it as if it is an infinite supply. For some, time is simply a quantifiableContinue reading “Church Seasons”
The Preacher and the Preaching.
Preaching is the leading way that the Lord has chosen for the Gospel of Jesus to be spread. Even though to the world preaching such things, as the cross, are foolish, the people of God know otherwise. It is through faithful preaching of the Gospel message that individuals are saved. The necessity of preaching hasContinue reading “The Preacher and the Preaching.”
