In the modern western church, we lean heavily toward individualized salvation. In the Book of Acts, we read stories of individual (Saul) and household (Cornelius and family) salvation. The apostolic expectation seems to be both personal and public, individual and...
Sometimes, well-meaning spiritual leaders create religious rules that make it difficult for people to follow Christ. Of course, legalistic rules are supposed to help, but in reality they always miss the mark. As the early church wrestled with religious rules, they...
In the book of Acts, the apostles preached the gospel in such a way that people wanted to hear their message again and again. I pray we can experience this hunger for God in whatever context we lead. To follow Paul’s apostolic pattern, we must . . ....
With the cacophony of Christian influencers broadcasting their opinions, doctrines, and strategies, it is vital for spiritual leaders to discern who is worth listening to and who deserves to be ignored. No matter how famous or influential, I ignore all spiritual...
Today’s message is about spiritual leaders who are “advanced in years.”(Note to young leaders who think this is not for you: One day, you will be advanced in years.) Joshua 13:1 reveals three truths about growing older in ministry: God still speaks. God sometimes...
I recently sat with my friend Shaddy Soliman, pastor of Lake Mary Church, for a candid leadership conversation that covered the best, worst, and most difficult decisions leadership Shaddy has ever made. We also discussed the sacrifice required of leaders. As a church...
