Train Church Leaders Practicum
Applying Biblical Truth about Church Leadership to Actual Leading
We come to junctions in the life of the Church where we have to make a decision to stay the same or change. For some change can be quite intimidating. Others can’t wait to move forward in a different direction. This can present challenges for church leaders. We, however, have a solution for both extremes as well as those somewhere in-between — the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us. . . . Continue reading The Spirit Helps Us Navigate Change
While change is inevitable, conflict or confusion over it doesn’t have to be if we make the change in the name of the Lord and for His name’s sake. Through the power of His name He provides what we need to effectively navigate change. . . . Continue reading Power for Change in the Name of the Lord
His Name … The Name of the Lord … is mighty in power!
That name is powerful because of the Person who owns the name. His name signifies His presence. With His presence comes His power and protection needed for the change process. So, it only makes sense that whatever changes we make are done in His name. . . . Continue reading Change in His Name
In the name of the Lord we find the power we need to navigate the change process. We mustn’t minimize the significance of doing whatever we do in His name (Col. 3:17). While we do find a number of provisions through the power of His name to navigate the change process, it isn’t just about what it does for us. We must also consider doing whatever we do for the sake of His name. . . . Continue reading Change For His Name’s Sake
We cannot overemphasize the need to pray before, during, and after making changes. When God’s the One directing change, He’s also the One shouldering the outcome. Praying helps us align with God and His desires for our churches so let’s ask, seek, and knock when we sense the need to make changes. His ways are higher. His ways are always best. Continue reading Need to Make Changes? First Ask, Seek, Knock.
Change can be difficult, challenging, scary, and overwhelming. We can meet with great resistance in the church when seeking to bring about a change. But, if we’re implementing and managing change in accordance with the basics of life in Christ as already discussed in this Practicum, having prayed about it, we need to move forward. Thankfully, God provides the power we need to proceed despite the obstacles. And, what better power to pull on than resurrection power when it comes to change! The resurrection is about change: . . . Continue reading Change Possible Because of Resurrection Power
The Church faces a lot of change these days. What’s the best way to avoid many of the pitfalls that come with changing? — Communicate but also get as many of the people as possible involved in the process in some way based on their spiritual gifts. When we ask everybody to do their part, the potential for growing and becoming a more mature Body increases. . . . Continue reading A Change Process Leading to Growth
How many times might we have read 2 Timothy 3:16-17? Church leaders, how often have we thought of its application in the usefulness of Scripture in change management?
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful . . . Continue reading Usefulness of Scripture in Change Management
Change can be a difficult process for churches but we have the power of God’s Word to guide us each step of the way. We can find specific Bible verses to help in the change process from start to finish. — Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Ps. 119:105) . . . Continue reading Bible Verses to Help in the Change Process
Change can be difficult for many people. Not everyone will like or agree with changes we want to make. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to guide people into navigating change in ways that line up with God’s purposes, design, and mission for the Church in Christ-like ways through His power. When we do, we won’t be forcing people to line up with us (1 Pet. 5:3) but rather pointing them to the One to whom they truly are accountable. . . . Continue reading Guiding People to Navigate Change Well