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Integrity In Christian Leadership by Edgar Bazan

Edgar Bazan September 28, 2017

Leadership is a critical key to the success of an organization. John Maxwell explains, “Everything rises and falls on leadership…leadership determines the success of the organization.” If leadership is a key for an organization to thrive, Christian leadership is essential for the works of Christ being accomplished in the church and world. Thus, the essence of Christian leadership is its focus on what God is doing in

The Restorer of Souls by Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer September 27, 2017

Leave this quiet time in peace, knowing that it is not your job to restore your own soul, and that you never leave the Shepherd’s presence.

Tragedy, Community, and Action by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman September 27, 2017

The Wesleyan Methodist tradition is one that puts actions with intentions.

Principles Of Protestant Reformation by Davis Chappell

davis.chappell September 25, 2017

For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 provides the thesis of

What Happens When We Choose to Be Learners by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman September 25, 2017

When we are teachable, we come with simple, trusting hearts, ready to gain insight from another.

Clergy Health: My Testimony of Transformation by Mindy Mayes

Mindy Mayes September 21, 2017

As clergy, we preach, we teach, we pray, we visit the sick, and we know the word, but how does this apply to ourselves?

The Nature of Our Good Shepherd by Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer September 20, 2017

Thank God for the blessings of your day. Ask God for guidance as you live the rest of your day. And leave this quiet time in peace knowing you never leave the Shepherd’s presence.

Friends And Servants by Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore September 18, 2017

In the book of John, beginning at chapter 13, there is an interesting shift in how Jesus deals with the people he calls “friend.” First, he does this radical thing where he gets down on his knees and washes their feet. He wants to serve them and model for them what humility in the context of friendship looks like. With

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Noise Without Word by Justus Hunter

Justus Hunter September 16, 2017

But the Word comes nevertheless, not in an earthquake or fire or rushing wind, but in this man, Jesus the Christ. And he offers himself to us; eat from me, drink from me.

Three Essential Approaches To Suffering by Elizabeth Glass Turner

elizabeth.turner September 14, 2017

There’s an overwhelming amount of beauty and awe in the world – from midday eclipses to bounding monkeys in jungles to the perfect curl of newborn baby toes. At some point, though, we all encounter suffering. Sometimes it appears as physical pain; sometimes it’s in the form of prolonged waiting; sometimes it’s mental or emotional distress. Sometimes suffering occurs through our

The Blessing of the Beatitudes by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman July 12, 2017

The joy God gives isn’t tied to happenstance, chance, or change. It is deeper, more lasting, and may even have some surprising components.

The Surprise of the Beatitudes by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman July 10, 2017

That is the surprise of the Beatitudes—what appears to be a source of unhappiness, turns out to be a source of joy and blessedness.

The Better Place (Part 3) by Cole Bodkin

Cole Bodkin July 6, 2017

The Great Barrier Reef A few months ago, an online news article quickly went viral with its title Obituary: Great Barrier Reef (25 Million BC – 2016). Though not yet factual, it definitely caused consternation and raised awareness of the endangered state of the Great Barrier Reef. This immediately reminded me of renowned consultant Alan Roxburgh’s book Missional: Joining God in the Neighborhood. In the opening chapter, he recounts of a majestic experience

Two (More) Ways to Integrate the Arts into the Church’s Mission by Philip Tallon

Philip Tallon July 5, 2017

A ministry that sees the arts as intrinsic, rather than instrumental, will already be two steps ahead in fruitfully integrating the arts in ministry.

Following God Beyond Common Sense by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman July 5, 2017

As we seek to follow in the Jesus way, we need to recognize that more often than not, rather than being rooted in common sense, the Jesus way defies common sense.

Taking Discipleship Personally by Paulo Lopes

Paulo Lopes July 3, 2017

You see, we must realize that organizations, and in this case the body of Christ, can only reflect the sum of the people who are part of them.

Little Pentecosts by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman July 3, 2017

The disciples were transformed into messengers by the presence of Jesus in real time, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Summer Camp Becomes Pilgrimage by Rob Haynes

Rob Haynes June 29, 2017

If your church is sending youth to summer camp this year, how can you continue foster the lessons of their pilgrimage?

What Do You Expect? Promise and Wesleyan Grace by Jeff Rudy

Jeff Rudy June 28, 2017

When Wesley spoke of the possibility of perfection in love, he didn’t mean that we are capable of this on our own power or merit, but rather he meant to challenge anyone daring to say that God can’t do it in us.

Jesus in Real Time by Kim Reisman

Kim Reisman June 28, 2017

It’s dangerous to live your life with a past focus, with a two-dimensional Jesus, because you may end up following a tradition instead of following Jesus, God’s living Word.

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