THE POSITION OF LEADERSHIP By Ken Blue The American Heritage Dictionary says leadership is, “1. The position or office of a leader: 2. Capacity or ability to lead.” You will notice that one is a position and the other is capacity. It is possible to have the position of leadership without the capacity to lead. […]
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
GODLINESS OR GREAT GAIN By Ken Blue “…supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” 1 Timothy. It is noteworthy that the text is found in the Pastoral Epistles, and the context is speaking of pastors and teachers. One of the ways God allows men to deceive themselves is their assumption that any kind […]
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH HEALTH
LEADERSHIP OF THE PASTOR By Ken Blue “(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)” Numbers 12:3. When searching for an example of a pastor, we cannot find anyone better than Moses. He is called the meekest man on earth. Some people confuse meekness […]
WHY YOUR CHURCH DOES NOT GROW
THREE REASONS A CHURCH DOES NOT GROW By Ken Blue “…. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:47. It may surprise you that there are pastors who do not seek or desire their church to grow beyond a certain number. There are several reasons for their […]
HOW MUCH FREEDOM DO I GET
Freedom to get the job done. By Ken Blue Several years ago I was considering a young man for employment at our church. I called another pastor in Washington State whom I had much respect for. After a short conversation, he asked me a question I will never forget. He said, “Do you trust him?” […]