Photo by Jeff Sheldon on Unsplash If you’re married, do you remember the night before your wedding? I do. My wife says I was acting strange, even a little standoffish. No, it wasn’t because I was apprehensive about marrying this stunningly beautiful, sweet, gentle woman. But rather, as I thought about the weight of being a husband, I…
Photo by Kathy Hillacre on Unsplash Each of the below links are to content we believe will help you become a better follower of Jesus and consequently, a more faithful leader and/or church member. I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy the team I get to work with. That’s not the case with a lot of my…
Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash Anger and Our Desires We are minding our own business, perfectly content. Then someone comes along and makes us angry. We were not angry before; we became angry after. If the other person had acted differently, we would not have become angry. The logic is airtight. But this kind of thinking…
The longer I lead and pastor the more I believe that a teachable spirit and humility are indispensable in leading people. No one, I repeat no one wants to follow someone who isn’t teachable and who exudes pride. Much of the time a leader may come across as unteachable or smacking of pride and they…
Here’s a brief word from Dr. Rainer on Emotional Intelligence (summarized from Daniel Golman’s book Emotional Intelligence). The implications of emotional intelligence within pastoral ministry or leadership in general, are very significant. In fact, Dr. Rainer says that “ministry leaders who have a healthy emotional iq (intelligence quotient) are likely to have greater ministry benefit.” So what exactly is emotional…
Here’s some statements from Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges’ book Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time: Leadership is a process of influence. Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people in their personal or professional ives, you are taking on the role of a leader.…
In a recent conversation with a good friend of mine regarding Acts 18, specifically the exchange Apollos has with Priscilla and Aquilla, I asked him if he would write a short post that I could include on this blog. He graciously agreed. My friend serves as a missionary overseas and because of where he serves…
This post by Tim Challies nails it regarding men who may have the title pastor/elder at their respective church but according to Scripture, don’t fit the bill. 5 Ugly Qualities of the Anti-Elder December 1, 2014 It is tragic but undeniable: There are many, many people in positions of church leadership who should not be…
Here’s a brief word from Dr. Rainer on Emotional Intelligence (summarized from Daniel Golman’s book Emotional Intelligence). The implications of emotional intelligence within pastoral ministry or leadership in general, are very significant. In fact, Dr. Rainer says that “ministry leaders who have a healthy emotional iq (intelligence quotient) are likely to have greater ministry benefit.” So what…
Theology Along the Way 