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Vision and Goals Protected by Spiritual Means

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When we set out to pursue God’s purposes and mission for the Church, we develop a vision for where that could take us, what it could look like. Then we set goals to get there. As we cast that vision with the Body, we can run into resistance. Some will be fleshly, because of people finding change difficult or they’re setting their sights on their own interests rather than God’s (Phil. 2:1-4, 21). Some resistance, however, will be spiritual in nature wherein the enemy, Satan, comes against us to keep us from moving forward. We need spiritual means to fight spiritual battles (2 Cor. 10:4). . . . Continue reading Vision and Goals Protected by Spiritual Means→

Empowered Communication Because of His Name

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The tongue, according to James 3, can do a lot of damage. It can set “the whole course of one’s life on fire” (James 3:6). . . . As church leaders we therefore need to guard the way we communicate so as to consistently build up rather than tear down. For that, we need help beyond ourselves. . . . Continue reading Empowered Communication Because of His Name→

To Rise Above Conflict, Remember Who’s the Real Enemy

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We’re humans with varying opinions and preferences so we will at times disagree with one another. God, however, seeks to bring unity out of diversity so our differences have the potential of making us better when we take a Christ-like approach. When disagreements escalate to outright conflict, we have a problem. The enemy, Satan, will piggyback on our human responses, making insignificant issues into mountains. We then fight against each other. To rise above the conflict, we need to remember who the real enemy is. . . . Continue reading To Rise Above Conflict, Remember Who’s the Real Enemy→

Delegation Enveloped in Prayer

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Micromanaging often stems from worry that the task won’t be accomplished right, at least not to our standards, or in a timely fashion. God, however, exhorts us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6).

That, however, doesn’t mean we take a hands-off approach, like once delegated, it’s . . . Continue reading Delegation Enveloped in Prayer→

Christ-like Boards & Committees Keep His Word Central

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Christ-like boards and committees should look different from secular groups due to our position in Christ (Col. 3:1). We set our minds on things above rather than get caught up in the pettiness of earthly concerns (Col. 3:2). In our relationships with one another, then, we rid ourselves of that which divides and put on that which unites instead (Col. 3:8-15). For a group of diverse people to maintain such a stance, we need . . . Continue reading Christ-like Boards & Committees Keep His Word Central→

Concerned with His Name in the Assessment Process?

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No matter what we’re doing, we should do it in the name of the Lord (Ps. 124:8), for His name’s sake (), and to the glory of His name (Ps. 79:9). That includes the entire assessment process. That’s what distinguishes the Church from the world’s business practices. We’re not doing it with the hope it will make us, our name, look good. Rather, we’re making assessments to ensure we’re truly . . . Continue reading Concerned with His Name in the Assessment Process?→