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Perspective and Power Needed for Organization

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When it comes to organization within the church or ministry, we can take polar extremes. On one side, we may find ourselves overly protective of the organization we put in place to ensure smooth running programs and events. Or, on the other end, we may fight against the need for any kind of organization in the church as it may appear worldly or business-like. God’s Word gives us the perspective we need to properly approach organizational efforts and the power to keep that perspective. . . . Continue reading Perspective and Power Needed for Organization→

Leader Qualities Matter Even in Facilities Management

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Some leaders compartmentalize leadership responsibilities into ministry versus business-oriented tasks, with facilities management falling into the latter category. When we do that, we risk putting less attention into how we manage certain areas. We may let down our guard and display attitudes not consistent with Christ-like qualities. It can even translate into . . . Continue reading Leader Qualities Matter Even in Facilities Management→

Shepherds Make Wise Decisions

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Scripture likens God’s people to “the sheep of his pasture” (Ps. 100:3), with the Lord as their Shepherd (Ps. 23:1). Note what the psalmist found when God had this role in his life. — “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Ps. 23:1) — God makes many decisions on our behalf to keep us safe, nurtured, healthy, growing sheep. That takes much wisdom, of which the Lord has unlimited supply (Ps. 147:5; Rom. 11:33). . . . Continue reading Shepherds Make Wise Decisions→

Prayer Essential to Coordination

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We can apply all sorts of leadership skills to coordinate our efforts as a Body. Yet, Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (Jn. 15:5) Certainly prayer qualifies as a major factor in how we abide in, or remain in, Him. We must therefore see prayer as essential to coordination. Continue reading Prayer Essential to Coordination→

Be an Example in How to Communicate with One Another

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The Apostle Paul said, “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do” (Phil. 3:17). Can you say that in light of how you communicate with others?

Obviously leaders need “soundness of speech” in their teaching (Titus 2:7-8) but also in . . . Continue reading Be an Example in How to Communicate with One Another→