The primary expectation of any leader in Christian ministry is that they are a mature believer in Christ. This means knowing fully how to live in humility and grace, before seeking to lead others. Are you spiritually qualified?
In this survey of Esther we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the future Savior, Jesus.
The bible gives many specific qualifications for those called to church leadership, but how should we understand them? In this post, I break down 5 categories to help us understand these requirements.
In this survey of Ezra & Nehemiah we look at who wrote the books, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the books points us to the future Savior, Jesus.
If you are called into a ministry leadership role, the thing you must remind yourself often is that it is not about you. It is all about Jesus. You bring people to Him and He reaches out and touches people through you. The day you make it about yourself is the day you fail.
In this survey of 1 & 2 Chronicles we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the future Savior, Jesus.
A major problem we face in today’s world is the rejection of all forms leadership by people who want to live autonomously from all authority. These people believe that the idea of “all men created equal” means that there should never be a situation in which their lives must be submitted to another. This, however, is not true!
In this survey of 1 & 2 Kings we look at who wrote the books, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the books point us to the future Savior, Jesus.
Let’s talk about leadership. Some, in both the religious and secular world, would argue that quality leadership is among the highest priorities of any group of people with a goal to achieve. In the famous words of John Maxwell, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
In this survey of 1 & 2 Samuel we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the future Savior, Jesus.