One of the primary jobs of a leader is to encourage, literally to bring courage to.
We can often feel that our primary role is to manage the church or to preach the word or administration the finances. All good and worthy!
6 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land [...]
Archive > March 2008
leadership challenges | part 3
The Gospel is the Power of God
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Romans 1 : 16
Easter has come and gone again, and so soon this year!
The resurrection of Jesus is far too amazing and it’s consequences too far reaching [...]
So…Is It Grace Or Righteousness?
Preaching through Colossians, as with most of Paul’s letters, we are faced with a glorious explanation of the gospel. This has been a great privilege and also huge fun.
Possibly foolishly I suggested if there were questions that arose from our preaching people should raise them. We need to encourage or people to engage personally with [...]
Leadership Challenges | Part 2
Any fool can see the problems! It takes leadership to find the solutions!
You don’t have to be around church long to hear people identifying problems. In any organisation there are going to be challenges, difficulties and problems.
I remember doing my work experience 30 years ago in a local garage, it was the guy who swept [...]
Leadership Challenges | Part 1
Pioneering, doing something in a given situation, that has not been done before, is one of the greatest challenges for leaders. The challenge is not only to be living this ourselves but persuading others to do the same. It is by definition one of the things leaders should be doing, and it is at least [...]