Eleven Ways Preaching Can Hurt More Than Help
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...
View ArticleSeventeen Signs You Are Building Your Own Empire But Not God’s Kingdom
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...
View ArticleWould the Apostle Paul be Considered a Success Today?
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...
View ArticleAvoiding 12 Hazards of Senior Level Leadership
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...
View ArticleSeven Warning Signs Before Leadership Failure
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...
View Article7 Principles Jesus Walked in to fulfill His Purpose
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...
View Article13 Traits of “Orphan Spirit” Leaders
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...
View Article11 Traits of the personality driven Church
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...
View ArticleEight Power Principles for Transformational Leadership
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...
View Article11 Traits of the Personality Driven Church, Part II
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...
View ArticleDistinguishing between Prototypes, Types and Counterfeits in the Church
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...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Differences between Protégés, Partners and Parasites
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...
View Article15 Contrasts between Sheep Pastors and Leader Pastors
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...
View Article14 Next Generation Challenges to The Apostolic Movement
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...
View ArticleContrasting Kingdom Leaders and Church Leaders
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...
View ArticleTwenty-five Signs You Are Leading from Your Dark Side
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...
View ArticleTen Kinds of People Nobody Can Help
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...
View Article12 Trinitarian Principals that Release Purpose and Power
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...
View ArticleSeven Keys to Being an Effective Global Leader
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...
View Article15 Contrasts between Sheep Pastors and Leader Pastors
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