Calling

Jesus could have completed His mission alone, but He chose to live and serve in the context of community. Jesus did a lot of good “things” (healed the sick, loved the forsaken, etc.), but there was much more to His earthly work than just a series of good works. Jesus took an approach that set in motion what was to become the Church.

I know if you’re a child of God and trusting in Christ, He has called you to Himself and to others. So serve people and God by pressing into the ordinary fullness of life.

I’ve been working with some leaders recently who are persevering through perennial and seemingly unrelenting loss. Their hearts are asking, “Is the struggle God’s...

It’s hard for leaders to shift gears and go a different direction, even when God’s the one changing their trajectory. Letting your vision go doesn’t have to be a bad thing ‒ here are five benefits!

When it comes to leadership, God bestows influence and authority on those who have proven to be faithful stewards of smaller responsibilities.

We believe that a crisp articulate vision can be realized. A vision spoken with passion will stir many hearts. A good orator such as...

Essentially, commission establishes boundaries. Authority does not come from gifting; it comes from commission.

An individual can continue to grow even with a leader he or she cannot respect – sometimes even more. Here are seven actions I suggest when you don’t respect the leader.

Resting in the Gospel; Fighting for Holiness It never fails! You see a documentary of Mother Teresa, you hear your pastor talk about his devotional...

My last post, “Why the Missional Movement Will Fail” caused quite a stir and the overwhelming response seemed to require a follow-up post. So...

This is part 1 of a 2 part series on why the missional movement will fail. Why the Missional Movement Will Fail: Part 2 There is...

Scripture lays out the responsibilities for elders, but, sadly, these responsibilities are often sidestepped, altered, or neglected in the church. Tending to the flock...