Tag Archives: Unity in the Church

13 red flags identifying antagonists

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The 13 red flags provide training material for equipping Church leaders and members in discerning the presence of antagonistic people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, covenant of membership, elders in the Church, Local Church, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged dealing with trouble makers in the church, divisive people, Unity in the Church | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Local Church, Pastors, Unity | Tagged Church conflict, fighting in the church, key to unity, unity, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

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

Five 90 second radio clips about church life

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Listen to five 90 second radio clips reminding us of what it means to be the Church. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Local Church, Pastors | Tagged Church, church leaders, Church Membership, Local Church, Pastors, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment

Four essentials to a thriving Church

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

I commit myself to God and to the fellow-members of my local Church to do the following: Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Call to ministry, Christian life, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, covenant of membership, Elders, Local Church, Pastors, Unity | Tagged church leaders, Elders, Leadership, Local Church, Membership covenant, Pastors, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

When critics attack

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

I have the privilege each month of investing in other pastors. The stories they tell me remind me of many things I’ve experienced and learned over 30 years of ministry.

A common theme I hear is how often critics attack pastors and their Churches. I often encourage pastors to warn people about the consequences of standing against God’s work and servants.

Here are some sober words to Church members who are behaving as antagonists: Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Complaining, Conflict, Criticism, Difficult people, Elders, Humility, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Unity | Tagged antagonists in the Church, attack against Church leaders, division in a church, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

Protecting the unity of the Church

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

They key to unity in the Church is not the removal of all conflict. This will only be realized in heaven! The key is a reconciling spirit in the hearts of God’s people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Church, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Complaining, Conflict, Debatable Matters, Disciple-making, Diversity, Pastors, Unity | Tagged conflict in the church, Disunity in the Church, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments

Intentional Church growth

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Looking back, I can tell you that planting and growing a healthy Church requires intentional commitment to core values and practices. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Church Planting, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Spiritual growth, Unity | Tagged Church growth, Leadership, Unity in the Church | 1 Comment

Are you discouraged by disunity?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

There are many threats to Christian unity but the key to unity in a Church is not the absence of conflict but a shared commitment to pursue reconciliation when conflict occurs Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Call to ministry, Christianity, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Diversity, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Fellowship, Gossip, Life of a pastor, Love, Purity, Radical love, Reconciliation, Relationships, Restoration, Small Group leaders, Spiritual transformation, Trouble-makers, Unity | Tagged conflict, Pastors, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment

Watch out for the person who….

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Working as a team requires unity and mutual respect. It also requires leadership. My role has transitioned to one of providing leadership for the pastoral staff of our Church as they provide leadership for the congregation. I’ve written in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Antagonists, Authority, Church Leadership, Difficult people, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Pastors | Tagged Antagonists, Team Leaders, Unity in the Church | 2 Comments