Douglas Wilson referred to a ‘church splant’, which is “a combination of church split and church plant”. The ‘church splanting’ spirit needs to be carefully governed. Works which begin because of a negative reaction to something that has happened elsewhere can adopt a needlessly combative or self-justifying culture. This can apply to either a ‘our …
Folk receiving new Bibles in Malawi break out in singing and dancing. Spreading the Word of God and the Gospel to the nations are core activities of a local church. We don’t wait until we’re strong/wealthy/able to do it. We do it from day one, because we’re not a church if we don’t. Read the …
Last time: The definition of a leader “Influence, Effectiveness, Togetherness” and “Five dimensions in which leaders influence.” This time: Effectiveness. Four steps to develop future leaders who are FEE (Faithful, Effective, Efficient). The principle of effectiveness: a commitment to doing the right things. (pg 47) The principle of excellence: doing things the right way. (pg …
From Scotty Smith. A Prayer About Jesus’ Dining Mates Levi (Matthew) held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat …
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