Category Archives: Church Leadership

Encountering God in Church

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Do we want people walking out of Church saying, “That was pretty cool.” or “It didn’t even feel like Church”?  Continue reading →

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Relevance with accuracy

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Let’s not acquiesce to trendy terms if their popular meanings could lead people into misunderstandings of God’s revealed word. Continue reading →

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How does God lead His people?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Knowing and doing the will of God matters to those who know God. How to know God’s will is not always so easy. Continue reading →

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Antagonist alert (13 red flags)

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading →

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The body matters to God

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

7 truths to remind us that the body matters to God. Continue reading →

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Are you too worried about offending others?

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Are there times when we should expect offenses and actually understand them to be appropriate and necessary?  Continue reading →

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10 attributes of good preaching

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A great model for preaching that could restore dignity and power to many pulpits! Continue reading →

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Ministry to widows from Ukraine

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The war against Ukraine is leaving in its wake thousands of widows. Church leaders will need wisdom in clarifying needs and mobilizing their churches for effective ministry. Continue reading →

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After 36 years as a pastor

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Consider what is perhaps the most important lesson for a Church leader. Continue reading →

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Double-Tongued 

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Since gossip is the native language of the modern church, the qualification is as important today as it was 2,000 years ago. Continue reading →

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