Tag Archives: unity

Lord, help us be united

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Unity is challenging because the relationships in the church are not to be superficial or casual. The picture of life together for those who follow Christ is … Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Community, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Local Church, Qualifications for leadership, Small Group leaders, Testimony, Unity, Walking with God, Wisdom, Witness | Tagged Church growth, church leaders, Church Membership, Church unity, Debatable matters, local church life, unity, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment

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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What is legalism and what can we do about it?

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Teach this to your church leaders and to the entire congregation. Make it part of your membership process. Continue reading →

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Threat to team leadership

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes insecure people will choose subtle ways to compete for leadership or to oppose any authority over them. Continue reading →

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Path to legalism

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Are you a legalist? Continue reading →

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Overcome division with core values

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Two areas of difference among believers that significantly disrupt unity are differences in giftedness and areas of service and differences of opinion on debatable matters. Continue reading →

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Tensions between younger and older Church members

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Do you have tensions between older and younger church members? Here’s a concern that seems to resonate in many Churches. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Local Church, Pastors, Unity | Tagged Local Church, older and younger church members fighting, unity, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

3 motivations for protecting unity

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

1. The prayer of Jesus John 17:23 -Jesus prayed, “May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” 2. The passion of God Proverbs 6:16,19 – “There … Continue reading →

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Conflict – an opportunity to grow stronger

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The key to unity in a family or Church is not the removal of all conflict but a deeply shared commitment to work through our differences and pursue reconciliation based on God’s love for us in Christ. Continue reading →

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A threat to Christian unity

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

One of the most disruptive forces against unity among Christians is legalism. It was a primary threat to the gospel during Jesus’ ministry and in the early Church. Legalists (aka Pharisees) were the chief antagonists against Jesus Christ and continue … Continue reading →

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