“You never told me that.” Has someone ever said that to you before? If you are married, this conversation is almost guaranteed to occur. You probably did say the words; …
Handling Criticism as a Leader
“Things in the ministry aren’t as good as they used to be.” This one sentence from one person stirred in my brain for months. We had just completed an incredibly …
Leading as God Made You
If you have ever played baseball, you will know the difference between a swing that makes the bat vibrate your entire hand and a swing where you barely feel a …
The Church is Where You Grow Up
Bible Passage: “Until we all reach unity in the faith…growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.” (Ephesians 4:13) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16 As a boy, what did you want …
The Church is The Family of God
Bible Passage: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10) Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy …
The Loneliness of Leadership
“Leadership is a fine thing, but it has its penalties. And the greatest penalty is loneliness.” These are the words of Ernest Shackleton, the great explorer who led multiple expeditions to …
The Church is God’s Temple
Bible Passage: “Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 …
The Church is The Body of Christ
Bible Passage: “Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27) Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Ephesians 4:16 One of the most impressive things to see …
The Church is The Bride of Christ
Bible Passage: “I have promised you in marriage to one husband – to present you a pure virgin to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:2) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:22-33; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4; Revelation 21:9-11 …
The Church is The Ekklesia
Bible Passage: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once …