As part of my preparation for attending Cape Town 2010 I’ve been reading the advance papers. The latest is Local Leaders in the Global Church by Paul Joshua Bhakiaraj. Below are a few highlights and then my comments. Paul challengesRead more…
Church Free or Fearful?
My main point was and is why church is so weak in third world countries? And now I can add are these 3rd world so poor and undeveloped because church is weak here? When I was working with a ChristianRead more…
A perspective on forming leaders
A perspective on forming leaders There are different perspectives of approaching the subject: “The qualities of a leader”. For a start of many series on the topic in this paper, I will assume a leader from the not common perspective. Read more…
The Most Difficult People in the World
Traits of the most difficult people in the world are revealed in Scripture. Recognizing the characteristics of these most difficult people can be helpful to determine how to minister to them . . . and when to stop. These peopleRead more…
Crisis, Change and Conflict
In December 2008, Chip Zimmer, Peacemaker Ministries’ Vice President of International Ministries, was invited to give a keynote address for a pastors’ conference in Lima, Peru. The theme of the conference was “Empowered to Pastor in the Midst of the WorldRead more…
Approachability: The Passport to Real Ministry and Leadership
Approachability: The Passport to Real Ministry and Leadership by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries Craig was well-equipped for teaching God’s Word. He was committed to Christ, thoroughly educated, solid in his doctrine, well read, loved to study Scripture, andRead more…
Three Prayer Mistakes of Well-Meaning Believers
Believers may pray amiss “by habit” and 3 prayer requests, while sincere and well known, run counter to scriptural truth. These requests do not necessarily indicate spiritual immaturity and one such request (“Lord, be with us”) is typically heard inRead more…
Gaining His Favor: God loves leaders too.
Gaining His Favor On many occasions, I have pointed leaders to the passage in the Bible where John the Baptist is baptizing Jesus. The heavens open and there is a spiritual happening with audio where God’s voice was heard toRead more…
Barriers To Godly Leadership
What are some of the most common barriers that keep leaders from finishing well. If we are aware now, we can be on the alert for the trap that is designed for us personally. In the Arrow Leadership Program, leadersRead more…
Common Trials Have Three Predictable Victories
Trials are common and 3 predictable victories are inherent in each one. In order to embrace the sovereignly ordained victories resident, a believer’s definition of “victory” must align itself with the biblical perspective on each possible outcome of trials. TheseRead more…