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Category Archives: Leadership
Are you missing what may be the most important verse in the Bible?
All of us know that the Bible says, “… not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together.” Why, then, do almost none of us know what it says to do instead? We all think that instead of forsaking the assembling of … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership
Tagged Hebrews 10 24, Hebrews 10 25, Hebrews 3 13, not forsaking the assembly
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The Apostles and the Rise of the Papacy
I’m going to buy myself some time to work on the early church timeline and the notes on the timeline by posting this related video. The video is an hour long. I try never to do that, but it’s one … Continue reading
Behavior Is Better Than Belief
The last time I posted on this subject, someone complained that behavior is not better than belief. Godly behavior is the produce of belief and cannot be obtained without belief, so how can behavior be better? Okay, that’s true. “Apart … Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Leadership, Leukemia, Modern Doctrines
Tagged 2 Peter 1:3-11, blood cells, body of Christ, hermeneutics, leukemia, pastors, seminaries, titus 2
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The Church as a Corporation
Somebody got the bright idea a few years ago that churches should be managed like businesses. So pastors became CEOs, and ministry was put on an assembly line.—J. Lee Grady I agree with the J. Lee Grady, except on the … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Early Christianity, Evangelicals, History, Leadership, Modern Doctrines, Protestants, Roman Catholic & Orthodox
Tagged CEO, church, corporations, hirelings, Pastor
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Sermons, Disciples, and Taking Notes
Modern preachers repeat and plead, repeat and plead. They know they are talking to those that are not disciples. They have to plead and grab attention so that the person in the pew might consider what they have to say. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holiness, Leadership
Tagged discipleship, preaching, sermons, taking notes
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Leukemia in the Body of Christ
I apparently stopped being notified by email of comments on this blog. I had a couple that sat for a few days before being approved. Sorry. This is an email I wrote to someone. This is now in the “thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Gospel, Leadership, Leukemia
Tagged body of Christ, chemotherapy, church, church life, leukemia, pastors
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Authority of the Apostles in the Early Church
No written blog today. I wanted to share this video. This is a relatively comprehensive look at the early Christian understanding of the role and authority of the apostles, the source of the Scriptures, the role of tradition, the preservation … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Gospel, History, Leadership, Modern Doctrines, Roman Catholic & Orthodox
Tagged apostles, apostolic succession, apostolic tradition, canon, clement of rome, early christian writings, early christianity, eastern orthodox, eusebius, gnosticism, gospels, heresies, ignatius, irenaeus, luke, mark, podcast, roman catholicism, Scripture, tertullian, tradition, tradition of the apostles, video
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The Five-fold Ministry
I don’t really like the terminology: "Five-fold ministry." However, I can see why it’s used, since five particular gifts are mentioned in Ephesians 4:11-12 as being tasked with the job of perfecting the saints for the work of ministry and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Gospel, History, Leadership, missions, Modern Doctrines, Roman Catholic & Orthodox
Tagged 5-fold ministry, apostles, elders, evangelists, five-fold ministry, prophets, shepherds, teachers
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Why You Get Pushed Around and Why You’ll Miss Out If You Let it Happen
This is a defense of Rose Creek Village … sort of. It’s not about Rose Creek Village. It’s about you. I’ve heard, recently, several people complain about some friends of mine—leaders at Rose Creek Village—who are intimidating. I agree they’re … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership, Miscellaneous, Testimonies
Tagged church, cowardice, speaking the truth
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