It is not the task of the Christian leader to go around nervously trying to redeem people, to save them at the last minute, to put them on the right track. For we are redeemed once and for all. The Christian leader is called to help others affirm this great news, and to make visible […]
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Quotes from The Wounded Healer (Henry Nouwen)
The first and most basic task required of the minister of tomorrow therefore is to clarify the immense confusion which can arise when people enter this new internal world. It is a painful fact indeed to realize how poorly prepared most Christian leaders prove to be when they are invited to be spiritual leaders in […]
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – Thanksgiving for others due to a divine perspective (pt 3 of 3)
Our temptation is to be excessively impatient with others and to demand instant growth and change. For those in leadership at any level, you know what I am talking about. After a year, I may have read a dozen Christian books and listened to hundreds of sermons and over that year, I may have changed […]
CJ Mahaney speaks about his leave of absence from SGM to Covenant Life Church
C.J. Mahaney’s comments at Covenant Life Church yesterday July 11, 2011 by Dave Harvey After last week’s announcement about C.J. Mahaney’s leave of absence, the pastors at Covenant Life Church called a members meeting so that C.J. could address the congregation. Some of his comments are relevant to others in Sovereign Grace churches as well, […]
C.J. Mahaney: Grace and the Adventure of Leadership
Look for evidences of grace in yourself and others, rather than being so quick to look for areas that need adjustment. Stream sermon
Henry Blackaby Devotional: A Double Portion
This is yesterday’s Henry Blackaby devotional. I am amazed by God’s timely words… And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” (2 […]