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

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

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 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

**Scripture:** 1 John 5:3 (ESV) "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome."The relationship between love and obedience is beautifully illustrated throughout Scripture. If we truly love God, keeping His commandments becomes an act of joy rather than obligation. Understanding this connection invites us to reevaluate our intentions when we ap...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 14:15 (ESV) "If you love me, you will keep my commandments."In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the promise of peace offered by Jesus is a refuge for our restless hearts. This peace is not just an absence of conflict but a deep, abiding sense of well-being that comes from following Him. Love for Christ is intertwined with our willingness to obey His commandments. Ever...  Read More

**Scripture:** “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” - Romans 10:13 (ESV)God’s invitation to salvation is open to everyone. When we recognize our need for Him, we can call on His name and experience transformation. This act of faith is not just a one-time event; it's the beginning of a lifelong journey of walking with Him. When you invite Jesus into your heart, you’re not...  Read More

**Scripture:** “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” - Romans 5:8 (ESV)When we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, it reminds us of the depth of His love. He endured humiliation and pain on the cross for our sake, demonstrating love in its purest form. This gift is the foundation of our faith and our ability to share that love wit...  Read More

**Scripture:** “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself.” - Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV)Humility is a cornerstone of our faith. Jesus exemplified this in His life by choosing to humbly serve rather than seek recognition or glory. As we endeavor to follow His lead, o...  Read More

**Scripture:** “No servant can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” - Luke 16:13 (ESV)In our walk with God, we face the important decision of choosing our master—who or what we ultimately prioritize in life. When we set our sights on Jesus and abide in Him, we tap into a wellspring of strength and resilience...  Read More

**Scripture:** “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” - Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)In a world full of distractions and challenges, it’s crucial to take a stand for our faith. Jesus tells us that we have a responsibility to abide in Him, allowing His strength and guidance to empower us. It’s not always easy, but kn...  Read More

Leaders Who Last: A willingness to changeWe have been in a series of leadership articles on “Leaders Who Last.” It’s been said that a person changes every 4-7 years. If a pastor is going to have longevity in ministry, he must reinvent himself several times.Pastors, we often lament on our church’s unwillingness to embrace change. There are articles and books written on the challenges and steps to b...  Read More