“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him.” Luke … Continue reading
“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6 January 6th was Epiphany, the day that Christians traditionally celebrate the visit of the Wise Men (Magi) to Jesus the Christ child (Matthew 2:1-12). These “wise men from the East” knew the prophecies … Continue reading
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 Every once in a while we come to a point in our lives where we take time to reflect on our past, consider our present circumstances, and ponder the future. FaithLife Ministries has been my … Continue reading
“You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 Virtually all ministries require some level of finances to operate. Typically, they rely on the donations and gifts that they receive from their members or followers. As a church leader, you have the responsibility to make sure that all donations are … Continue reading
“But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:33 Recently, several high profile Christian leaders have renounced their faith and have said that they no longer consider themselves to be a Christian. Because of their status or visibility they have also done … Continue reading
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” Hebrews 4:13 In order to be an effective leader, one must learn to properly delegate responsibilities and hold others accountable to their commitments. Since … Continue reading
“Then he (Jesus) said to them, ‘Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s’.” Matthew 22:21 As we celebrate our Independence Day in America, there is division on what it means to be a patriot. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word patriot signifies a person … Continue reading
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.” Romans 8:26 I recently received this wonderful testimony from Pastor David Akinsanya from Lagos, Nigeria (photo) who went through our Management for Church Leaders self-training book and began to apply some of what we teach within his church. Here … Continue reading
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 An important and often unrecognized role of the church leader is to build community among those he or she leads. Just as Christ surrounded Himself with his disciples and lived in … Continue reading
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 I travel on airplanes a lot, mostly internationally, and I usually request a seat with more legroom because I am quite tall and a regular economy seat is just too small for me, especially … Continue reading