We have reached a point of division where reconciliation is neither desired by many, or perhaps possible. The societal tremors in recent years signal the coming earthquake. The culture war is largely lost, and the winner will take all. Life and liberty are being replaced with restrictions and control. The transformation of America is taking...
Who is the head of the church? In some congregations the deacons run the show. In others, it’s the pastor who calls the shots. Elder boards rule in many places. Congregationally ruled churches are governed democratically. The Church of England owns the British Monarch as its head. There are many schemes and systems practiced in church...
Your leadership role in your home deals with three distinct functions: Prophet, Priest, and Patriarch. You are a Prophet to GUARD your home. Your role as Priest is to GUIDE your home. You are a Patriarch to GOVERN your home. God sent prophets to speak on His behalf to Israel throughout the Old Testament. Prophets...
It has been said, “If you preach to women, you’ll reach women. If you preach to children, you’ll reach children. If you preach to men, you’ll reach men, women, and children.” The typical program-based church has an endless array of “ministries.” Normally, they will have children’s programs galore, a ladies’ ministry, youth group, pre-school/daycare, sports teams, Sunday School for all ages, and maybe a Christian school. Does it strike you a bit odd that the only group left out of the line-up is the men?
True leaders don’t seek power. True leaders seek to empower others. True leaders are not remembered by the etching on their headstones. They are remembered for the impression they left on human hearts.