Many people argue that male leadership (in the home and church) is simply a result of the fall of man and not as God originally intended things to be. John Piper disagrees and responds in this way. Nine evidences in Genesis 1-5 that man’s leadership is an order of creation and not a result of the fall: The creation of man and woman equally in … Continue reading Is Male Leadership Simply a Result of the Fall?
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?
The concept of “vision” is incredibly popular these days. If you were to go to your local bookstore, you would have no problem finding several different books on this subject. Even in Christian bookstores, it would not be hard to find a number of titles on “vision” and visioneering.” One of the verses that pastors love to quote is Proverbs 29:18. “Where there is no vision, … Continue reading The Connection Between Vision and the Word of God
Shepherd the Flock 