Train Church Leaders Practicum
Applying Biblical Truth about Church Leadership to Actual Leading
When it comes to churches growing, it only makes sense for God’s Word to be our How-To Book for Church Growth. Yes, we might consult specialists but nothing should ever replace input from God’s Word. We should always run our own ideas or any help we receive from church growth consultants through the grid of Scripture. Continue reading Our How-To Book for Church Growth
God exhorts church leaders to lead by example, not coercion — “not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock” (1 Pet. 5:2-3). That means we do what we’re asking them to do. If we want our churches to grow and be spiritually healthy, then we need to be an example of what it takes for growth and spiritual health. . . . Continue reading An Example of What It Takes for Growth and Spiritual Health
Church leaders, you have been given an entrustment “of God’s flock that is under your care” (1 Pet. 5:2-3). Part of shepherding involves aiming toward the growth of His flock that would include current sheep as well as those yet to come into His fold. To do that, we need to be good stewards. We need to be faithful in ministering to those He’s given us and prepare for those whom He adds later. . . . Continue reading Good Stewards Aim Toward Growth
When it comes to church growth, leaders need to make it more about what God does than what we do. It needs to be more about Him, and focused on Him, not us. It’s not about getting people to follow a leader but Christ (1 Cor. 1:11-13; 3:3-11). . . . Continue reading Leader Qualities in Church Growth