S-a spus că există trei tipuri de lideri: cei care își asumă riscuri, cei care doar întrețin lucrurile și cei care le îngroapă. Puține lucruri în viață sunt mai riscante sau mai dificile decât instaurarea unei noi ordini. George Barna spune: „Creșterea bisericii nu este atât o formulă, cât o serie de răspunsuri creative și sensibile la un mediu în continuă schimbare”.Majoritatea oamenilor resping ...  Read More

Se ha dicho que hay tres tipos de líderes: los que asumen riesgos, los cuidadores y los sepultureros. Pocas cosas en la vida son más arriesgadas o difíciles que establecer un nuevo orden de cosas. George Barna dice: "El crecimiento de la iglesia no es tanto una fórmula como una serie de respuestas creativas y sensibles a un entorno cambiante".La mayoría de las personas rechazan el cambio de cualqu...  Read More

**Scripture**: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” - John 14:1 (ESV)In the face of uncertainty, Jesus offers a profound reassurance not to let our hearts be troubled. His words remind us to anchor our trust in God, especially when life feels overwhelming. The disciples were anxious about Jesus’ predictions of betrayal and denial, yet He encouraged them to find pe...  Read More

**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

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

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