“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 God has given us the privilege and honor of training pastors and church leaders about leadership and management principles for almost … Continue reading
“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16 For Americans, freedom is regarded as our most cherished and important right. Our nation was founded on the principle of freedom for the individual and is essential … Continue reading
“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