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Tag Archives: Training
Emasculating Christian Men
Our culture hates absolute truth! It also hates and rejects men who are bold enough to proclaim it. That is why pastors should never seek to be popular or acceptable among the leaders of society. Jesus even warned us to … Continue reading
Peace in the Valley
Every Valley in life has a road in and a road out…sometimes it’s the same road. These are the valleys in which the traveller can see the lowland slowing coming toward them. We get to prepare for the elevation change … Continue reading
Church Planting and the Apostles’ Doctrine
Immediately after the birth of the New Testament Church on the Day of Pentecost, we read where the believers gathered together to form a community of fellowship, prayer and doctrinal instruction. (Acts 2:42) I’ve been thinking about this for a … Continue reading
Don’t Waste Your Sorrows
Suffering and affliction is inevitable in this life. It proves the truth of the Bible that we live in a fallen world. Sooner or later suffering will land on our doorsteps; it will visit our life. As Christians, we are … Continue reading
ReThinking Church, Part 8 – Church Planting is NOT the Mission
Now, before you have a stroke, let me explain. Of course church planting is part of the overall strategy of evangelism and the spread of the Gospel. However, if we count the establishing or planting of a church as the … Continue reading
Posted in Church Planting, Discipleship, Leadership, ReThinking Church
Tagged Apostles, Discipleship, Ecclesiology, Evangelism, Training
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Does Man Have Free Will?
Extreme Calvinists say “no” and extreme Arminians worship free will. As always, there is a great need for balance! There are pitfalls as a result of the logical conclusions we will arrive at if we embrace either extreme. The greatest … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Street Apologetics
Tagged Discipleship, Leadership, Pastor, Training
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Church Planters Conference – November 2011
Here is a report concerning the PROJECT INDIA Church Planters Conference held in November in rural India. Many great testimonies are coming in regarding the work the Lord did and is doing from this conference. I’ll be sharing some of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Street Apologetics, Training
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ReThinking Church, Part 6 – God Uses the Wrong People
As we continue investigating the New Testament model of ‘church,’ the next thing which stands out is how the Lord uses all the ‘wrong people.’ Of course, I say this tongue in cheek as only the Lord can make a … Continue reading
Posted in Church, ReThinking Church, Salvation
Tagged Apostles, Discipleship, Ecclesiology, Evangelism, Salvation, Training
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Pray Big…Think Small
Yes, you read the title correctly; Pray Big… Think Small. After spending a lot of time with various people throughout many years of ministry, I find these two reversed in people’s life. Instead they are always thinking big, promoting big … Continue reading
Posted in Salvation, Street Apologetics
Tagged Discipleship, Salvation, Street Apologetics, Training
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What Kind of Leaders Are We Creating?
I’m finding a very sad pattern emerging. I have been blogging and tweeting fairly regularly since March of 2011. Since that time, I have friended and followed many leaders and pastors, including very young ones. Now, I love the excitement … Continue reading
Freedom to Question
The best disciples are made when those in training are really free to question the positions and beliefs of their teachers. Depending upon how secure the teacher is to receive such questioning will determine its fruitfulness. However, the freedom to … Continue reading
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3 Questions Good Leaders Ask
During the first part of the 1980′s, while spending several years in preparation for ministry, I worked in sales. During this time I found I had a keen interest in the personalities and decisions which shaped my older clients. My … Continue reading
