القادة الذين يدومون: مهمة ضمن تلك الدعوةبعد 31 عامًا في نفس الكنيسة، غالبًا ما أُسأل عن سر الاستمرارية في الخدمة. لا توجد "عصا سحرية"، لكنني أرى 12 مبدأً أثبتت صحتها في حياتي؛ ستة منها تتمحور حول حياتي الشخصية وستة تتمحور حول علاقاتي مع الآخرين.الحياة الشخصيةدعوة للخدمةمهمة ضمن تلك الدعوةتعريف إلهي للنجاححياة منضبطةاستعداد للتغييرأمان موجود في المسيحالعلاقاتالنزاهةالكفاءةالجدارة بالثقةالحكمةعاطفة ...  Read More

Líderes que perduran: Una misión dentro de ese llamadoDespués de 31 años en la misma iglesia, a menudo me preguntan el secreto de la longevidad en el ministerio. No hay una "solución mágica", pero veo 12 principios que son verdaderos en mi vida; seis se centran en mi vida personal y seis se centran en mis relaciones con los demás.Vida personalUn llamado al ministerioUna misión dentro de ese llamad...  Read More

Lideri care rezistă: O misiune în cadrul acelei chemăriDupă 31 de ani în aceeași biserică, sunt adesea întrebat care este secretul longevității în slujire. Nu există o „formulă magică”, dar văd 12 principii care sunt adevărate în viața mea; șase se concentrează în jurul vieții mele personale și șase se concentrează în jurul relațiilor mele cu ceilalți.Viața personalăO chemare la slujireO misiune î...  Read More

वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: उस बुलावे के भीतर एक मिशनएक ही कलीसिया में 31 साल बिताने के बाद, अक्सर मुझसे सेवाकार्य में लंबी अवधि तक टिके रहने का रहस्य पूछा जाता है। कोई "जादू की छड़ी" नहीं है, लेकिन मैं 12 सिद्धांतों को देखता हूं जो मेरे जीवन में सच हैं; छह मेरे व्यक्तिगत जीवन पर केंद्रित हैं और छह दूसरों के साथ मेरे संबंधों पर केंद्रित हैं।व्यक्तिगत जीवनसेवाकार्य के लिए एक बुलावाउस बुलावे के भीतर ...  Read More

The Old Testament sacrificial system pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. The high priest had to enter the Holy of Holies each year, offering the blood of an animal to temporarily cover sin. But this was insufficient. It was a shadow of what was to come.Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, offered Himself as the final sacrifice for sin. His death on the cross made forgiveness of sins available t...  Read More

In the Old Testament, God's presence was symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant, located in the Holy of Holies. The Ark was hidden behind a veil that separated mankind from God. The veil represented the barrier between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, sprinkling the blood of a goat to atone for the sins of the people. This process poin...  Read More

In John 16:13, Jesus promises that the Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. The Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us apply it to our daily lives, bringing us peace as we walk in obedience to God’s truth.When we embrace the truth of God’s Word, we find peace. Not peace as the world defines it—based on circumstances or comfort—but peace that transcends understanding, grounded in ...  Read More

In the garden, Satan’s strategy was to first sow doubt about God’s Word. “Did God reallysay?” Then, he moved to denial, telling Eve that God didn’t mean what He said. Thisprogression is still at work today, as many deny the truth of God’s Word and seek toreplace it with their own version of reality.God’s Word stands firm, and we are called to build our lives upon it. When we deny God’sWord, we los...  Read More

I was confronted with the uncomfortable reality that, if there is no God, life has no inherent meaning. Philosophers like Bertrand Russell and Nietzsche have acknowledged this— without God, life becomes a meaningless existence. But for those of us who know Christ, life is filled with purpose, meaning, and hope.Believing in God radically changes everything. It gives us a foundation for peace, becau...  Read More

When sharing the gospel, the truth can often expose deep-seated doubts. I remember a conversation with a friend who became angry when I confronted him with the reality of God's existence. Why? Because the truth was challenging his worldview. He was faced with the uncomfortable reality that without God, life has no inherent meaning.Satan’s tactics are still at work today, sowing doubt, denial, and ...  Read More

John 16:33 reminds us that in this world, we will face trouble. However, Jesus assures us, “I have overcome the world.” Peace doesn’t mean the absence of difficulty. True peace is peace in the storm.Imagine the storm raging around the flower in the famous painting—though the environment is tumultuous, the flower remains untouched. This is the kind of peace God offers. It doesn’t mean our lives wil...  Read More

Leaders Who Last: A calling to ministryAccording to a recent survey by George Barna, 38% of pastors have considered quitting in the past year. It seems ministry is harder than it needs to be. However, leaving or running to another problem situation is not the answer. After all, if your church did not have problems, they wouldn’t need you.After 31 years at the same church and 9 at my previous churc...  Read More