Five Descriptions of Apostolic Leadership

Five Descriptions of Apostolic Leadership

In this “year of miracles,” I’ve been reading through the book of Acts over and over, and it’s hard not to see examples and results of apostolic leadership on every page. What does it really mean to be apostolic, and what do apostolic leaders produce? Acts 16 gives us...
The ABCs of Empowering Leaders

The ABCs of Empowering Leaders

An encounter with Jesus doesn’t always mean someone is quickly transformed into a world-changing leader. We see this through Saul’s life in Acts 9.What was the change that happened between the intense persecution Saul inflicted on the Church in verse 1 to the peace...
A Multigenerational Vision

A Multigenerational Vision

On a recent trip to Jordan, I stood on Mount Nebo and couldn’t help but think of the next generation. I thought about Moses and how he saw the Promised Land yet never made it. I thought about the importance of obedience. And I thought about how we should always be...
A Leadership Mentality

A Leadership Mentality

What mentality should we have when we view the world as spiritual leaders? In John 4, Jesus steps out of the cultural norm and engages the woman at the well.We see three important points in this text that can help shape our mentality as leaders: My food is to do the...
A Reason to Praise Him

A Reason to Praise Him

Sometimes, as leaders, we run into feelings of disappointment. How do we handle these moments?Throughout the Psalms, we see moments of disappointment that often turn into worship. In Psalm 149, the psalmist shows an expression of hope and joy in the context of praise....
For the Sake of the Gospel

For the Sake of the Gospel

I know a lot of leaders who stay in dangerous situations for the sake of the gospel, even though they can leave and go to a place that is safer and more comfortable. Why do they choose to stay?I want to look at a familiar passage of Scripture where Paul and Silas...