#Church Leaders

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PROJECT ROSE GLOBAL has boots on the ground in Sargodha City, Pakistan ready to serve the immediate needs of a brutalized christian man (and many others) who were attacked due to alleged blasphemy claims. Over 300 people have been injured and it’s risen to a state of crisis.

Founder, CEO & Chairperson of PRG— Adiana Ross & Executive Director of PRG PK— Sahil Masih, along with founding PRG members, have prioritized efforts in providing long term solutions to the families and communities impacted by heinous attacks such as this. Please consider giving what you can to assist us with this mission.

GIVE HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5NCZUXCPFRYJY

Matthew 5:10–12 • Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Please stay updated with us as we share our plans for longer term solutions for Christians in Pakistan. Take time to introduce yourself to our NEW CREATION PAKISTAN project in Lahore, Pakistan by visiting our website.

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We have major plans that continue to expand as the needs of those we are dedicated do. Please consider partnering with us by clicking the link in our bio.

We thank you,

PRG 🌹

[possil]

HOW TO UNDERMINE A CULTURE

The French writer Julien Benda coined the phrase la trahison des clercs, meaning ‘the treason of the intellectuals’.  By this he meant that the intelligentsia had abdicated the proper standards of intellectual enquiry and argument in favour of political advocacy. He launched his attack on the intellectual corruption of the age in 1924. Today the West is faced by another treason: that of the…

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Burnout as Christian is really important topic!

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Paul Visits James

18 And on the day after, Paul went with us to James, and all the rulers of the church were present. 19 And when he had said how glad he was to see them, he gave them a detailed account of the things which God had done through his work among the Gentiles. 20 And hearing it, they gave praise to God; and they said to him, You see, brother, what thousands there are among the Jews, who have the faith; and they all have a great respect for the law: 21 And they have had news of you, how you have been teaching all the Jews among the Gentiles to give up the law of Moses, and not to give circumcision to their children, and not to keep the old rules. 22 What then is the position? They will certainly get news that you have come. 23 Do this, then, which we say to you: We have four men who have taken an oath; 24 Go with these, and make yourself clean with them, and make the necessary payments for them, so that they may be free from their oath: and everyone will see that the statements made about you are not true, but that you put yourself under rule, and keep the law. 25 But as to the Gentiles who have the faith, we sent a letter, giving our decision that they were to keep themselves from offerings made to false gods, and from blood, and from the flesh of animals put to death in ways against the law, and from the evil desires of the body. 26 Then Paul took the men, and on the day after, making himself clean with them, he went into the Temple, giving out the statement that the days necessary for making them clean were complete, till the offering was made for every one of them. — Acts 21:18-26 | Bible in Basic English (BBE) The Bible in Basic English is in the public domain. Cross References: Numbers 6:13; Numbers 6:18; Numbers 19:11; Matthew 5:32; Matthew 9:8; Matthew 23:7; John 11:55; Acts 1:17; Acts 6:14; Acts 11:30; Acts 12:17; Acts 15:1; Acts 15:19; Acts 18:18; Acts 24:18; 1 Corinthians 7:18; 1 Corinthians 14:15

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[chloeworships]

God is mad 😡

[yeslordmyking]

Galatians 6:16 (verse 15 follows) — Today's Verse for Sunday, June 16, 2024

[whats-in-a-sentence]

In Faith Without Fear, he warns Sydney Anglican leaders about the consequences of their tight rein on acceptable interpretations of biblical texts, especially those relating to gender and sexuality:

You would not be justified in discouraging others from carefully and courageously researching this topic, simply because it might unsettle beliefs you are hoping people will not discard. You would not be justified in restricting the flow of information on this and other topics, simply because adverse conclusions might undercut pet projects . . . If you did any of these things, you could have become morally and intellectually compromised.

"In/Out: A Scandalous Story of Falling Into Love and Out of the Church" - Steph Lentz

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There were so many voices like Tim Keller's ringing in my ears: church leaders, sermons I streamed online, Christian books and the advice of married friends.

"In/Out: A Scandalous Story of Falling Into Love and Out of the Church" - Steph Lentz

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[biblebloodhound]

The Source of True Godliness (1 Timothy 3:14-16)

Everything about the Christian is to exude the very life of Christ.

Jesus Christ and the Apostles, by Nicolás Martínez Ortiz (1907-1990) Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is…

[troubledontlast1]

7 signs of a bad church leader:

1. Narcissistic

2. Domineering

3. Anger Issues

4. Two-faced

6. Manipulation

7. Greedy

[nuggetsfromgodsword]

Biblical Qualities of a Church Leader

DATE POSTED: Sunday, 2023-04-30WRITTEN AT: O’Brien, FL SCRIPTURE FROM: 1 Timothy 3:1-3TRANSLATION: Good News Translation (GNT) BIBLE TEXT: This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. 2 A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able…

[musingongoodness]

Temptations of Spiritual Leaders

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Administrative Focus Over Serving People: The temptation to prioritize managing things over serving people out of love and calling.

Mechanical Approach to Spiritual Matters: The temptation to become mechanical and robotic in handling spiritual matters, risking becoming a professional minister rather than a servant.

Coasting on Spiritual Maturity: The temptation to coast on one's own spiritual maturity, mistakenly equating leadership with maturity.

Seeking Joy in Material Security: The temptation to seek joy and happiness based on material security, rather than spiritual fulfillment.

Becoming Hardened Toward People: The temptation to become hardened and distrustful toward people due to past disappointments and disillusionment.

Finding Satisfaction in Others' Failures: The temptation to find satisfaction in the failure of another leader, often driven by jealousy.

Measuring Success by Numbers: The temptation to measure success in ministry by numbers, buildings, and budgets, rather than focusing on spiritual quality and maturity.

Reacting Against New Truth: The temptation to react against new truths based on who proclaims them, rather than evaluating them objectively.

Excusing Little Sins and Shortcomings: The temptation to excuse minor sins, habits, and shortcomings due to stress or sacrificial lifestyles.

Using People for Personal Gain: The temptation to use people for personal gain, to boost ministry status, or to achieve personal goals.

Relying on Habits Over Living Christ's Life: The temptation to rely on learned habits and legalistic principles instead of living out the life of Christ through abiding in Him.

Becoming Presumptuous About Sacred Things: The temptation to let the things of God become too familiar, leading to presumptuousness regarding sacred matters.

Replacing the Precious with Lesser Substitutes: Drawing from 1 Kings 14:26, where leaders replaced shields of gold with shields of brass, symbolizing the danger of replacing what is precious with lesser or second-best substitutes.

Please pray for your church leaders, elders, and all those are in authority so that they may not fall into temptations and if they are already in temptations, then they get delivered from them by power of Holy Spirit. Praise God for interceding for all of us in heaven so that we all may have chance to repent of our sins and come closer to you. May we all have the necessary wisdom to help live lives that bring glory to you daily. Amen!

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What Makes a Leader Ready for the Congregation

By exercising influence, providing moral support, and demonstrating empathy, church leadership serves other members, volunteers, and the community for Christ. Church leadership is about participating in the life of the church and making a difference, not just holding a position of authority. No matter the changes or how difficult the going gets, it is the appropriate church leaders who enable the church's community to continue fulfilling its mission. Making these adjustments successful is greatly influenced by the leadership position in the church.  

The PLI Leadership Essentials Learning Community offers both men and women a secure environment in which to learn and apply the fundamentals of Godly leadership. These women and men are aware that in order to bring about the alignment of people and procedures around the realization of God's plan for His Church, loving yet courageous leadership is required.

Following Traits Can Make a Leader Ready for the Congregation  

God's Servant

A church leader must first serve God before serving their parishioners. Jesus Christ, who offered his life in the name of the Lord to save others, is the finest illustration of this kind of leader. While this is an extreme example of servant leadership that cannot be replicated, Jesus's other deeds and teachings continue to demonstrate the behavior and treatment that servant leaders must exhibit toward their people. Jesus is renowned for his kindness toward his devotees. Jesus' example helped his disciples achieve greater heights than they had previously imagined possible. A church leader who is truly a servant may accomplish the same.

Good Listener

The needs of their congregation will be heard by a genuine servant leader. Between hearing and listening, there is a distinction. Servant leaders will take the time to hear their parishioners out and find out what they need. They ought to be listening with the intention of serving and healing others as they guide them through the different difficulties of life. A church leader stands out from other people because of their unselfish listening.

Understanding

Servant leaders will identify with their followers' suffering and anxiety. Church leaders can thus operate in a way that brings them the closest to God. Offering your employees an immediate remedy is not the definition of empathy. Being at peace with their issues and hardships is the goal. Only then will you be able to win their confidence and support. It inspires people to believe in you as well as the church as a whole and its mission.

Healer

A servant leader's primary responsibility is healing. Servant leaders in the church may utilize their own abilities to connect and assist their congregation in recovering from loss and fear whenever possible, even if no one can heal people in the same way as Jesus. It can be done by sharing the deep wisdom learned from the Holy Bible or by using personal stories and a feeling of comprehension. Leadership in the church is about considering the entire. As a church leader, it is your duty to see to it that the congregation and the church remain strong and whole.

Self-Awareness

Church leaders shouldn't let their personal mistakes and anxieties rule them and have an impact on how they interact with others. Church leaders who are self-aware can better control their emotions when presented with challenges that could otherwise overwhelm them. In this way, Jesus demonstrated his servant leadership once more. Even though developing his awareness was the most difficult task he had to undertake, Jesus took the time to do it.

Effective

No one could speak with the power that Jesus did, but he utilized his words and deeds to influence the crowds, not demanding that they believe in him as the Son of God or follow him. Use persuasion rather than force to influence your people if you want to be a servant leader. It matters what tone a religious leader uses while addressing the congregation. They ought to have a sense of relaxation and calm when they listen to him. The strategy should be one of assistance and advice rather than of power or command.

Experience

Being a servant leader requires you to be able to foresee outcomes. When members of the church place their trust in you, they want to be sure that you have the expertise and knowledge necessary to guide them in the proper direction. You will learn from your past errors as a church leader and create better strategies to help your congregation. One of the primary reasons congregations frequently select elders for positions of church leadership is because of this. They have credibility while speaking, have experience, and can win over members' confidence.

Committed  

As a church leader, it is your duty to assist every member of your congregation in making it to paradise. Those who stumble must trust that you will catch them when required. No matter how long it takes, as a servant leader, you must be dedicated to assisting your entire congregation in fulfilling their destiny. As people come up to you, make sure you're open to them. They should get the impression that you are dedicated to helping them. Again, your commitment merely means you'll listen and direct them in the proper direction. It does not suggest that you can instantaneously cure every problem.

Based on God's call, your context, and your talents, come to a knowledge of and commitment to God's mission. You should also determine where first changes are required to align lives and ministries to God's goal. PLI is committed to equipping leaders for greater impact in their communities for the gospel's cause and for successful leadership in their ministries. Contact them to learn more about their mission and procedure.