According to J. Oswald Sanders, here are some ways to investigate your potential: – Have you ever broken a bad habit? To lead others, you must master your appetites. – Do you keep self-control when things go wrong? The leader who loses control under adversity forfeits respect and influence. A leader must be calm in crisis and resilient in disappointment. – Do you think independently? … Continue reading Do You Have Leadership Potential?
Lord God, eternal and almighty Father: We acknowledge before your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and in corruption, prone to do evil, unable of our own power to do good. Because of our sin, we endlessly violate your holy commandments. But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses. We condemn ourselves … Continue reading Prayer of Confession – by John Calvin
Are we relying on the power of the gospel? If the gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16), why don’t our services and our evangelism focus more explicitly on the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sin’s? Likewise, if our churches are shrinking, perhaps it is because the role of the Word has … Continue reading Questions For Churches and Church Leaders
