The importance of leadership God ordained three institutions to carry out his purposes – government, the family, and the church. Certainly, each organization is to have a leadership structure, for, without that, chaos ensues. With regard to government, Romans 13:3…
With all the current social chaos, how are Christians to respond? As always, we should turn to the word of God for guidance. Fundamentally, Christians are commanded to: Love God (obedience), Love our neighbor (actions), and Make disciples (sharing). In…
Man is created in the image of God – Genesis 1:27 states “So God created mankind in his own image…” consequently, we are by nature, complex. We are also fallen, and as much as God is holy and perfect, we…
Ethel Phoebe Waxham Love Ethel Phoebe Waxham Love (1882-1959) was neither a celebrity nor a notable historical figure, and what little acclaim was realized after she had died. But, the love story of this Phi Beta Kappa, Wellesley educated teacher,…
Leadership Structures Leadership is foundational and vital to the successful operation of any organization. True leadership, however, must balance authority and accountability. Authority without accountability leads to dictatorships, Accountability without authority leads to slavery. Common Church Leadership Structures Church leadership…
In a Pastoral selection process that I was involved with, one of the documents I developed was an initial questionnaire designed to ferret out some major doctrinal positions. It occurred to me, however, that these same questions, or many of…
We live is a country devoid of even a basic understanding of Civics. This is but a cliff note presentation of our Declaration of Independence and The Constitution, but positions the major pieces together as a foundation to US Civics.…
Liberty to all! In 1861, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech – Fragment on the Constitution of the Union, whereby he uses a passage out of Proverbs, in the King James, to frame our Declaration of Independence with our Constitution. Proverbs…
Leadership is “Influence by Example!” God’s leadership design for us, involves three (3) institutions: Government – Romans 13:1 “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities.” (…render unto Caesar) Family – Ephesians 6:1-2 “Children, obey your parents in…
