Church Leadership through Consensus

God's Way Sacrificed To many, the idea of church leadership through consensus sounds like leadership is taken from God and given into the hands of men. Nevertheless, it is precisely God’s way of seeing His will done in and through the Church. Sadly, the church is full of stories of leadership abuse, which could have…

Preeminent Leaders and Super-Gurus – Welcoming Differences, Avoiding Division – part 7

Exploring the possibility of real unity under one roof despite differences of opinion Fostering Wolves When we elevate individuals in the church by kowtowing to them and their opinions, they can easily begin to think that they are superior to the group. And, very quickly they can seem distant and untouchable in the minds of…

Dividing over Issues – Welcoming Differences, Avoiding Division – part 5

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Exploring the possibility of real unity under one roof despite differences of opinion Is it really such a problem that we are so divided over differences of opinion? Well, yes and no! Let me explain. When a group shows a lack of consideration or any hint of inflexibility to the…

The Super-Guru Culture

The Making of a Super-Guru Some gifted men and women of God are unfortunately elevated to super-guru-status in the Body of Christ. Be they world renowned or local favorites, some individuals are treated as though they were a cut above everyone else. Sometimes it’s in part their doing, fueled by how they carry themselves, but…

Hierarchical Leadership – The Main Hindrance in the Body of Christ Part 6

Part 6 (Go here for part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5) Soon after sharing the gospel and churches were planted, it says this of Paul and Barnabas: "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they…