**Scripture**: “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, andafter that build your house.” - Proverbs 24:27 (ESV)Preparation is crucial for success in every aspect of life, including our spiritual journey. Just as Jesus prepared His disciples for the upcoming trials they would face; we too must arm ourselves with knowledge and faith. In the upper room, His revelati...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 15:10 (ESV) "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love."Abiding in God’s love is the true essence of the Christian life. The joy of living in obedience stems from the relationship we share with Him. As we choose to follow His commandments, we deepen our connection with Him and find joy in our journ...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 14:17 (ESV) "Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you."God has not left us alone in our journey of obedience. The Holy Spirit is our guide, dwelling within us to lead us in truth and empower us to obey. We are never on our own; we are equipped with divine help to f...  Read More

**Scripture:** 1 John 4:18 (ESV) "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear."Fear often infiltrates our hearts, creating barriers to experiencing peace. But when we allow God’s perfect love to fill us, fear dissipates. Understanding that God desires a loving relationship with us shifts our perspective. Instead of succumbing to fear, we can rest in His reassurance. When we feel fear...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 14:21 (ESV) "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it iswho loves me."Jesus makes it clear that our love for Him is demonstrated by our actions. To love God means actively seeking to follow His ways and align our lives with His purposes. This love is not passive; it compels us to act—to serve, to forgive, and to extend grace to others. Today, consider how you can more ...  Read More

Leaders Who Last: A security found in ChristWe have been in a series of leadership lessons on what it takes to have longevity in a ministry. We have said there are two areas we concern ourselves:The inner life of the pastorThe relationship with the congregationIn the first area, we find six principles:A calling to ministryA mission with that callingA godly definition of successA disciplined lifeA ...  Read More

**Scripture:** 1 John 2:5 (ESV) "But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God isperfected. By this we may know that we are in him."Our obedience is a response to the love we have received from God. It serves as tangible evidence of our faith. When we align our actions with His word, we manifest the transformative power of His love within us. This deep connection displays our identity a...  Read More

Lideri care rezistă: O siguranță găsită în CristosAm parcurs o serie de lecții despre conducere cu privire la ceea ce este necesar pentru a avea longevitate într-o slujire. Am spus că există două domenii care ne preocupă:Viața interioară a pastoruluiRelația cu congregațiaÎn primul domeniu, găsim șase principii:O chemare la slujireO misiune cu acea chemareO definiție divină a succesuluiO viață disc...  Read More

Líderes que Duram: Uma segurança encontrada em CristoTemos estado em uma série de lições sobre liderança sobre o que é preciso para ter longevidade em um ministério. Dissemos que há duas áreas com as quais nos preocupamos:A vida interior do pastorO relacionamento com a congregaçãoNa primeira área, encontramos seis princípios:Um chamado para o ministérioUma missão com esse chamadoUma definição pied...  Read More

वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: मसीह में पाई जाने वाली सुरक्षाहम इस विषय पर नेतृत्व संबंधी पाठों की एक श्रृंखला पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं कि किसी सेवकाई में लंबे समय तक टिके रहने के लिए क्या आवश्यक है। हमने कहा है कि दो क्षेत्र हैं जिनसे हम सरोकार रखते हैं:पादरी का आंतरिक जीवनकलीसिया के साथ संबंधपहले क्षेत्र में, हम छह सिद्धांत पाते हैं:सेवकाई के लिए एक बुलावाउस बुलावे के साथ एक मिशनसफलता की एक ईश्वरीय परिभा...  Read More

القادة الذين يدومون: أمان موجود في المسيحلقد كنا في سلسلة من دروس القيادة حول ما يلزم للاستمرارية في الخدمة. قلنا إن هناك مجالين نهتم بهما:حياة القس الداخليةالعلاقة مع المصلينفي المجال الأول، نجد ستة مبادئ:دعوة للخدمةمهمة مع تلك الدعوةتعريف إلهي للنجاححياة منضبطةاستعداد للتغييرأمان موجود في المسيحإذا كان عليك أن تكون محبوبًا، فلا يمكنك أن تقود. كلنا نريد أن نكون محبوبين. هذا هو السبب الذي يجعل الك...  Read More

Líderes que perduran: Una seguridad encontrada en CristoHemos estado en una serie de lecciones de liderazgo sobre lo que se necesita para tener longevidad en un ministerio. Hemos dicho que hay dos áreas que nos conciernen:La vida interior del pastorLa relación con la congregaciónEn la primera área, encontramos seis principios:Un llamado al ministerioUna misión con ese llamadoUna definición piadosa...  Read More