About ten years ago a team of men and I started the initial process of trying to communicate the principle of “pursuing God.” One of the major difficulties we faced while writing on this topic was the common terms we … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Q&A | Comments Off on What Does It Mean to Pursue God?A person’s history of serving is the main qualifier Christ gave in selecting leaders (Matthew 20:25-26). Could it be that those in church leadership need to return to Christ’s basic standard for choosing leadership in order to address the crisis … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Q&A | Comments Off on Servant LeadershipHave you experienced a pathway in the church that is designed to move a man from spiritual immaturity to spiritual maturity-from spiritual childhood to spiritual fatherhood? Most of us have not. How can we develop that path and what should … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Q&A | Comments Off on Church Leadership Growth PathThe father vacuum is the result of the wounds left by our fathers. When we are threatened or hurt, we question our value and competence. This vacuum: a space devoid of anything-is always trying to fill itself with something. Many … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Q&A | Comments Off on What Is the Father VacuumEffective ministry to men is the process of developing relationships that become a platform for change. This requires a safe masculine environment that encourages trust, open-ended questions, application of God’s truth, and prayer. At a training seminar, I asked the … Continue reading
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