http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=36062&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Be a Good Leader!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=79859&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Why we are called to be A Shepherd?
Do you know where you are going? Do you have not just the vision, but the true Truth of His call and Way? We have to know where the well is before leading others to it! Christ and His precepts are the well, and we follow the path by example, nurture and service with faith, fruit, character and maturity so others can partake of His wonders. We have to know, and to do this, we have to grow. If we are not growing in the faith, we are useless and unable to lead or equip others. We will lord over by pride, teach falsely or sloppily and lead others astray; we will dishonor our Lord.
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=36283&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
These are not good days for the evangelical church as three recent books agree: 'No Place for Truth' by David Wells; 'Power Religion' by Michael Horton; and 'Ashamed of the Gospel' by John MacArthur. Though the titles speak clearly, the subtitles are even more revealing. Respectively, they are: Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology?
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=36059&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Suffering for Doing Good!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=36058&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
The Responsibility To Do Good!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32856&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Stewardship Part II
Are you giving what's right, or what's left?
In my experiences and observations, I have observed, with sadness, that most people in evangelical circles do not see stewardship as important. A common response to the subject of stewardship is that all we need to have is a good heart, or be sincere in our faith. Our money, and how we manage life is irrelevant. But, is this true? Is God only concerned with our heart? If so, what does that mean? Well, when you read the Bible, you can see that it has a totally different definition of stewardship than what is popular in the church today!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32551&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
The greatest youth and church relations builder since potlucks and free pizza!
If you are a typical youth worker you are dealing with frustrations with upset and even angry church members, and unsupportive staff! "Why did the youth mess up the kitchen?" "Why did the youth make so much noise in the parking lot?" "Why don't the youth ever do anything for us in the church?" And so forth…
Do you need an event that builds positive relations with your church folks? Do you need to get in good graces with the Pastor and Elders? Do you need to have a fundraiser yet are tired of bake sales and dog washes? Do you desire to involve your youth...
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=79251&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
God calls us as pastors and church leaders to be a people who shepherd.
Being a Shepherd also means being God's commissioned leader; our Guide is Jesus the Holy One who gently leads us and guides His leaders to care for His flock, the Church. Consider that Jesus comes to us as the Good Shepherd, also a name for Jesus, to rescue His lost sheep. We have all gone astray and have given in to sin; He brings us back to His fold...
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33024&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Preparing for our Pastoral Lives with the Right Mindset Part II
The key to building and leading a healthy church is to be a good and healthy pastor (and leader)! Yet, so few of us in ministry take this seriously or make this a priority! We tend to chase trends and our personal agendas and not pursue HIM!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33023&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
How is your Ministry Going?
We are going to explore what are the key ingredients that make a good healthy Pastor. Thus, these articles are written to pastors, whose call is to shepherd their flock. However, these curriculums can also be used to hone anyone in Christian service and leadership. It is my prayer that we can carryout our pastoral and leadership lives with the right mindset of what is really important in life and ministry that pleases and glorifies our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.