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Eleven Ways Preaching Can Hurt More Than Help

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The word of God teaches us that the Lord uses the “foolishness” of preaching to save those who believe (1 Corinthians 1:21) and that God reveals His will regarding eternal life through preaching (Titus 1:4). Hence, we can never overstate the importance of preaching to fulfill the purposes of God on the earth. That being […]

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Seventeen Signs You Are Building Your Own Empire But Not God’s Kingdom

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Introduction Ever since the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity divided in the 11th century, some of the greatest fears of the once united Christendom have been realized: fragmentation and division. Even in the 16thcentury, when Martin Luther led the Protestant Reformation, there was hope there would only be a few major expressions of the […]

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Would the Apostle Paul be Considered a Success Today?

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Many if not most scholars consider the Apostle Paul the most important leader in the history of the church with the exception of the Lord Jesus Christ! Paul’s influence cannot be overstated in spite of him never having oversight of a megachurch (he started small house churches in about 30 cities); he wasn’t always very […]

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Avoiding 12 Hazards of Senior Level Leadership

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As somebody who has served in executive leadership and with many senior level leaders for many decades, I have observed the following twelve hazards. By hazard I am speaking about a common proclivity all executive level leaders need to monitor, lest they stumble. 1- Constant stress Stress in and of itself is unavoidable. Every time […]

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Seven Warning Signs Before Leadership Failure

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Unfortunately, in every level and realm of life we have all witnessed serious leadership failure! It is no longer a surprise when we read about a high-level pastor, celebrity, sports figure or politician who is disgraced because of ethical or moral failure. As one who has worked with many struggling church and marketplace leaders on […]

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7 Principles Jesus Walked in to fulfill His Purpose

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The Lord Jesus Christ was the greatest motivator and example of living a purposeful life that the world has ever seen! He lived by the scriptures since He is the living Word of God (John 1:1), this is why all the greatest books on leadership and management operate with latent biblical principles whether intentional or […]

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13 Traits of “Orphan Spirit” Leaders

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One of the greatest needs in the Body of Christ is to release the spirit of sonship (Read Romans 8:15) Since both the nation of Israel and the church were modeled after the biblical family structure it’s leaders were supposed to function more as spiritual parents than corporate executives.  The apostle Paul said that we […]

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11 Traits of the personality driven Church

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Part I I have been striving since the early 1980s to help the church follow in “the way of Jesus and the apostles”. That being said, one of the earmarks of the first century apostolic church is how the church edified itself in love (Ephesians 4:16) and was led by a team of leaders whose […]

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Eight Power Principles for Transformational Leadership

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The following are eight of the most important leadership principles I have learned as a senior leader over the past three decades. I have found that each of these leadership principles is vital to the success of any organization, whether it be faith-based or not. 1. They Continually Cast a Compelling Vision The Bible teaches […]

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11 Traits of the Personality Driven Church, Part II

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I have been striving since the early 1980s to help the church follow in “the way of Jesus and the apostles”. That being said, one of the earmarks of the first century apostolic church is how the church edified itself in love (Ephesians 4:16) and was led by a team of leaders whose primary purpose […]

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Distinguishing between Prototypes, Types and Counterfeits in the Church

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After being in the pastorate for more then three decades, I am convinced that in every church there are prototype leaders that best express the heart, intentions, and characteristics of the overseeing visionary of a church and or organization. This prototype is able to think like the visionary leader and be trusted when it comes […]

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Understanding the Differences between Protégés, Partners and Parasites

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Being involved with pastoral and apostolic-type ministry for more than three decades, I have attempted to prioritize building relationally through covenant, and mentoring. This experience has shown me that in order to be successful I must discern between three types of people: protégés, partners, and parasites. The following are my observations regarding these three kinds […]

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15 Contrasts between Sheep Pastors and Leader Pastors

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Many years ago I was shocked when I realized that not all pastors have a strong gift of leadership. While that is okay, it is important to understand this to avoid confusion or frustration because of pastoral expectations and limitations. Of course, technically, anybody who has a follower is a leader but that doesn’t necessarily […]

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14 Next Generation Challenges to The Apostolic Movement

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The so called “millennium generation “ has seemed to develop certain presuppositions that are presently a huge challenge that can hinder the continuation of the present apostolic reformation in North America and beyond. The new apostolic reformation was a phrase coined by Dr. Peter Wagner, in the early 2000’s, to describe the new wave of […]

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Contrasting Kingdom Leaders and Church Leaders

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There is presently a revolution taking place among those on the leading edge of change in the Evangelical Church. The result is a transition from a church mindset to a kingdom mindset in which the walls of church buildings are no longer able to contain the raw creative energy of Christ-followers who are committed to […]

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Twenty-five Signs You Are Leading from Your Dark Side

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1. You inwardly celebrate when a colleague or fellow minister falls. 2. Your spirit of competition causes you to inwardly celebrate when other organizations or ministries in your field aren’t doing as well as you. 3. You are more concerned about your local church or organization than the good of the kingdom of God and […]

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Ten Kinds of People Nobody Can Help

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I’ve been involved in pastoral ministry for over 30 years, and I have a desire to help everyone. But, I have learned the hard way that I cannot help every person who attends our church or who comes to me for input. The following are ten kinds of people I have identified that are so entrenched […]

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12 Trinitarian Principals that Release Purpose and Power

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Many years ago, I came to the conclusion that understanding the Triune Godhead of Father, Son and Holy Spirit was the key to release government, order and purpose on the earth. This has vast implications for how we function in every realm of life including politics, business, church, the arts and our leadership. The following are […]

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Seven Keys to Being an Effective Global Leader

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Nowadays, with the flat-world reality of technology, it is easier than ever for key apostolic leaders to connect the world over. This incredible new ability to communicate should be done strategically and with wisdom, lest a leader fail because of a lack of focus. The following principles are important to follow for all global leaders. […]

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