Over the last two days we have been speaking about spiritual freedom. Jesus' ministry included setting people free from demonic spirits. Satan and his kingdom of darkness are clearly still around today in the 21st century. But how do we respond to all of this? What's the right approach to take to this somewhat controversial … Continue reading Spiritual Freedom (Part 3)
Spiritual Freedom (Part 2)
The Gospels contain many stories of Jesus setting people free from the power of demonic spirits. These stories raise a lot of questions, such as: What are demons, are they real, how does a person give access to a demon, are demons still around, how would you know if one was around, and what do … Continue reading Spiritual Freedom (Part 2)
Spiritual Freedom (Part 1)
As we read the Gospels, we discover that Jesus' ministry had three major components: (1) teaching, (2) healing, and (3) deliverance (see for example Luke 4:14-5:26). Jesus confronted demonic powers and delivered people from their influence (Luke 4:31-37, 41). The early church carried on the ministry of Jesus as the apostles focused on these same … Continue reading Spiritual Freedom (Part 1)
Leadership Selection
TO JESUS, SON OF JOSEPH, FROM THE JORDAN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FIRM By Dr. Fred Mueller Dear Sir, We would like to thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you picked for management positions in your new organisation. All of them have taken our battery of test and each of them has had … Continue reading Leadership Selection
Better Relationships (Pt.3) – Control Your Anger
James gives us some great advice to help improve the quality of all of our relationships. He highlights three essential ways to improve our relationships: be a good listener, think before speaking and control your anger. James 1:19-20. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to … Continue reading Better Relationships (Pt.3) – Control Your Anger
Better Relationships (Pt.2) – Think Before Speaking
James gives us some great advice to help improve the quality of all of our relationships. He highlights three essential ways to improve our relationships: be a good listener, think before speaking and control your anger. Today we will spend some time looking at how important it is to ‘think before speaking’. James 1:19-20. My … Continue reading Better Relationships (Pt.2) – Think Before Speaking
Better Relationships (Pt.1) – Be a Good Listener
Relationships are one of the most significant elements of our life. We have been created for relationship with God and other people. When we find and develop healthy relationships, they are a great blessing to our lives. On the other hand, when we are unable to do this, there can be a tremendous amount of … Continue reading Better Relationships (Pt.1) – Be a Good Listener
Climb a Tree
There is a big difference between leadership and management. Management tends to focus on “doing things right” while leadership focuses more on “doing right things”. Here is a good story to illustrate this difference. Imagine a group of people cutting through a jungle. The managers are right there, making sure things are going smoothly - … Continue reading Climb a Tree
Leadership Essentials
Leadership is a complex task! There are multiple things that we need to be aware of and do well at – mission, vision, core values, strategy, goals, plans, systems, programs, culture, just to name a few. Therefore, having a clear “big picture” of how all these pieces fit together is essential. Let’s briefly look at … Continue reading Leadership Essentials
What if God Had Voice Mail?
We have all learned to live with voice mail as a necessary part of modern life. But have you wondered, "What if God decided to install voice mail?" Imagine praying and hearing this: "Thank you for calling My Father's House. Please select one of the following options: Press 1 for requests Press 2 for thanksgiving … Continue reading What if God Had Voice Mail?
Leading Your Church Through Change
Church leaders are “change agents”, called by God to initiate change by moving people forward to where they need to be. I believe that every leader needs a “model” for leading change. I have put one together from the life of Nehemiah that has been a great help to me. Here are eight steps to … Continue reading Leading Your Church Through Change