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Leadership Qualities that Positively Affect Policy Making

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Who we are as leaders affects how we approach our responsibilities, even that of developing and enforcing policies. When we are who we should be, we tend to do what we should do. We must guard our hearts (Prov. 4:23) so who we are positively affects what we do. Otherwise, we may find ourselves using policies as a means of boosting our own power. Policies could take on a life of their own due to misuse of them. That isn’t the Christ-like way. . . . Continue reading Leadership Qualities that Positively Affect Policy Making→

God’s Word Gets Us Singing the Same Song

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Coordination can be likened to a group of people coming together to sing. Because some sing soprano, and others alto, tenor, or baritone, they’re not all singing the same notes. When they sing the same song in the same key and with the same rhythm, there’s harmony. If they’re in this kind of alignment with each other, it sounds good. If not, there’s trouble. — What enables us to “sing” together in ministry? — God’s Word provides the score. When we get on page with Him, our different parts come together, coordinated in perfect harmony. . . . Continue reading God’s Word Gets Us Singing the Same Song→

To Rise Above Conflict, Call on the Name of the Lord

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Before ascending back to heaven, Jesus prayed for unity among His disciples. Notice how Jesus prayed that would happen — by the power of His and the Father’s name. It only makes sense, then, that we call on the name of the Lord in times of conflict so we can rise above and remain united. . . . Continue reading To Rise Above Conflict, Call on the Name of the Lord→

Communication Under the Control of the Spirit

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When filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18) and walking in Him (Gal. 5:16), we’re under the control of the Spirit. It affects not only the way we act but also the way we speak to one another. Our tongue “is a restless evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:8) so we struggle to tame it. For leaders to consistently communicate in ways that build up rather than tear down, we need a Helper. . . . Continue reading Communication Under the Control of the Spirit→

Church Discipline is a Matter of Stewardship

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God has given us an entrustment far more precious than money or other possessions — the lives of people … “God’s flock that is under your care” (1 Pet. 5:3). When we grasp our responsibility to God for those entrusted to us, church discipline becomes a matter of stewardship. . . . Continue reading Church Discipline is a Matter of Stewardship→

Spiritual Alertness Needed in Boards and Ministry Teams

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Church boards, committees, and ministry teams can do a lot of good but they can also be a breeding ground for trouble. Various personalities and backgrounds come together with different perspectives, opinions, and ambitions. God intends to bring unity out of diversity but our own sinful nature and the devil don’t see it that way. To combat the divisive potential in these kinds of groups, we need to maintain a spiritual alertness. We must acknowledge that . . ., Continue reading Spiritual Alertness Needed in Boards and Ministry Teams→

Vision and Goals Reflect the Hope We Have?

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Does the state of your church seem rather bleak? Perhaps you feel like you’re on a treadmill that goes nowhere. Maybe you’re hit with one difficulty after another and can’t seem to progress. With the bleakness of the world around us and the trials within, it might seem difficult to establish a vision and goals that reflect hope. Yet, according to 1 Peter 1:3-7, we can trust God to bring new life into a bleak situation. There’s a victorious path forward made possible because of . . . Continue reading Vision and Goals Reflect the Hope We Have?→

Good Stewards of Our Time

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God exhorts us to “make the most of every opportunity” (Col. 4:5; Eph. 5:15-16) which requires us to be good stewards of our time. Stewardship, of course, requires that we aren’t slackers or procrastinators (Prov. 6:6-11). Leaders, however, tend to struggle more with busyness than laziness. Making the most of every opportunity takes us beyond . . . Continue reading Good Stewards of Our Time→