From: Institute of Church Leadership Development http://www.churchleadership.org We are God's living stones, so let's live it! Remember, God is also our Peace. Nothing will destroy a church or ministry quicker than when peace is absent, because strife, competition, dissension, power plays, personal agendas and gossip will take root, all of which eventually lead to divisions in a church (Rom.13: 13; Gal. 5:19-20). http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142821&view=post&blogid= Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The key to the success of finding and developing faith is simple; it is obedience. We must be ready to serve God rather than our needs, even before we know what the call may be, and take this mindset into life and to others. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44244&view=post&blogid= Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Blaming others is an escape mechanism, which helps us avoid the consequences. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44086&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 21:1-8 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43178&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The administration of our church is not about personal wants, needs, and/or comforts; it is about Christ working in us in unity more powerfully and triumphantly. The key to turn on this engine of our collective spiritual formation is our willingness to effectively teach, disciple, pursue, endure, and grow in Him as Lord. Allow the holiness of our Lord, His grace, His patience, understanding, faith, loyalty, goodness, and love to be exhibited in the leadership--not just by imitation, but with gratitude and submission, saved by His blood, kept by His power (1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 1:27; Gal. 5:21-23; 1 Pet. 1:5)! http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142820&view=post&blogid= Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 How can I develop quality time with our Lord so I can become a deeper and more mature Christian? Here are nine thoughts to get you pointed in the right direction. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44243&view=post&blogid= Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Baptism what is it and what does it mean? Baptism means a ceremonial cleansing and purification: a sign that tells God that we have repented and seek His forgiveness and desire to accept a new life. The word literally means to be... http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44085&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 20:7-15 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43177&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 We are never to forget or forsake the basics of our Christianity, by Grace alone, by faith alone, by Christ alone, which we get through Scripture alone all to give God the Glory. The church leadership and pastor's job is to point to Christ, His Word, and help manage a response to our house and community. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142819&view=post&blogid= Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 A call is extended to you and a response is required! You have been given a precious and wondrous call without irresistible pressure, yet with passion and conviction. "Follow me." http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44142&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Christ's atonement literally is by His shed blood, covers our sin so that God does not see it nor is affected by it, so He can forgive, give us grace, and bring us into the kingdom... http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44084&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 20:1-6 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43176&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Being filled with Jesus is a requirement for being a Christian, and this must be evident in us. This is what the Fruit of the Spirit is all about:  God is working in and through us.  It is imperative that the leadership of the church exhibits the life and power of Christ. If not, what are we there for?  If it is weak, it's time to step up the personal and corporate prayer, daily Bible reading.  We must be aware of our sinful desires and place them at the foot of the Cross.  People will not see Jesus at work unless they see that He is at work in the leadership.  This sets the tone for the congregation! http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142754&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 A Disciple is one who grows in Christ and in so doing models and teaches Christians the precepts of the Bible, prayer, doctrine, relationship, Christian living, service, and worship, to name the main ones. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44141&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Some of these are grouped in categories. But most of the terms and explanations are listed in alphabetical order. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44083&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 19:11-21 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43175&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 We are called to be agents of reconciliation to a world that is dying to sin!  We are to proclaim that people's lives matter.  The world is a mess because most people do not know that God accepts us by His sacrifice for our sins! Because of His work, we are deeply loved and complete in Him, and we do not need to have acceptance by any other person or means to be fulfilled (Rom. 5:1; Col. 1:21-22; 2:13-15; Heb.13: 15-16; James 1:4; 1 John 4:9-11)! http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142753&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 My proposal is basic on how to grow closer to Christ and deeper in our walk with Him, and in drawing near to the heart of God! This is for a new Christian, with no idea of what to do, to the experienced pastor who has walked with God intimately for decades. It is for me, and it is for you, regardless of personal experience, spiritual growth experience, developmental level, disabilities, or age. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44140&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 My purpose in this article is to help guide you in a further understanding of how to apply His Spirit in your life for living and ministry. I will also attempt to answer some of the questions that have come forth concerning this subject, and give further clarification from the first article. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44082&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 19:1-10 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43174&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Now that we know what God has lavished upon us, what do we do as a church leader to model that to those around us? If your church is stagnant, one of the main reasons is because you are not getting what His grace is about and it has become stale, like out-of-date milk. Pray, seek forgiveness, and get back to your call. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142752&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Faith…Hope…Love, are central and crucial gifts of God, such aspects of the resulting new life we have in Christ. These gifts turn into virtues by our application of them. If these are not being produced, then there is a real critical problem. These three essentials help us bringing forth fruit; the central feature of our faith development is whether the work of the Spirit and God's love is being exhibited in us. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44139&view=post&blogid= Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Does Jesus call the church to speak in tongues to be saved? Has anyone ever approached you and asked if you have received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Or, perhaps they challenged you further by saying that unless you have spoken in tongues, you are not a real Christian. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=44081&view=post&blogid= Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Revelation 18:1-24 http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=43173&view=post&blogid= Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Christ is to be our prime focus--first, foremost, over anything or anyone else. If we are not leading our people to Christ and explaining Who He is and What He does, we are not pastoring, we are pestering. We are simply being prideful and promoting ourselves. http://www.churchleadership.org?articleid=142751&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400