I commend these three core beliefs to all leader teams. Hope in God’s preferred future, practice non-anxious courage, and exercise prayerful imagination.
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Building Walls in Order to Build Walls
Nehemiah constantly faced outside pressure from opponents and inside issues from coworkers. He persisted, but he probably had to build some walls of his own.
Five Reasons the Church Should Support Recovery Groups
Twelve-step groups are not the church. And this is a great reason why the church should support them.
I Am Not a Robot: Resisting the Quick Fix Culture
The invisible ailments of the soul and spirit can be squishy problems that resist being named or fixed.
Healthy Responses for Church Leaders: How to Stop Playing Tennis with Yourself
”Your system is perfectly designed to get the results you are now getting!” Something is going to have to change in the system to produce a change in the outcomes.
But, Isn’t That … Selfish? The Paradoxical Nature of Love
Christ-like love is tenacious in its ability to love others no matter how they respond. Only Christ-like love could compel someone to endure the shame and suffering of cross for the sake of others.