Organization Following God’s Purposes?

When speaking about organization in this Practicum we are looking at more of the process or act of organizing as opposed to a structured entity. In other words, we want to focus on the verb more than the noun. The Body of Christ must be viewed as a living organism, not a bureaucratic structure or organization. . . . Continue reading Organization Following God’s Purposes?

Organization Because of Freedom in Christ?

Some will decry organizational efforts in the church due to our freedom in Christ. Yet, a lack of organizational structure causes us to appear to be merely floundering around with everyone doing what seems right in their own eyes. Likening the Church to a Body suggests the need for organization in order to properly function as a coordinated whole. So does our freedom in Christ provide parameters within which we should function, and hence a degree of organization to keep a diverse group of people living in accordance with that freedom. . . . Continue reading Organization Because of Freedom in Christ?

Organization Enhancing Ministry Not Entangling It?

One of the basics of life in Christ is the freedom He came to bring us. No longer enslaved to sin we are free to live for and in all that is good and right. Christ-like leadership helps people live in that fullness of life in Christ. We must take great care to function in ways that align with His intent as we provide organization to our churches or ministries.

Understanding the Freedom Jesus Brings . . . Continue reading Organization Enhancing Ministry Not Entangling It?

Organizational Skills of Jesus

As previously considered, sometimes we shy away from organization in the Church thinking we’ll lose the freedom we have in Christ, as though being organized isn’t Christ-like. Yet, we find examples of Jesus organizing to best accomplish tasks or meet needs. Let’s look at just one big task — feeding the multitudes as recorded in Mark 6:39-41.

Elements of Organization Seen in Jesus’ Organizational Skills . . . Continue reading Organizational Skills of Jesus

Why Organizational Skills When We Have God?

Yes, we have a powerful God who works in us and through us, able to do far beyond what we could ever imagine (Eph. 3:20), but He is also a God of order, not of disorder or confusion (1 Cor. 14:33). Consequently, God’s power and organizational skills should not be viewed as exclusive to one another. . . . Continue reading Why Organizational Skills When We Have God?