Prepare Equip Restore – Christian Leadership and Congregational Resources from the Johnmark Extension
Teamwork is a key part of Christian leadership. The skills and practices to be an effective and considerate team member and a wise and inclusive team leader need to be consciously cultivated. The team also needs to be formed through … Read More »
There are several key steps to action in conflict scenarios. Create SpaceAfter a conflict has erupted the first thing to do is to create space to deal with it well. Negotiate a cease-fire. In this space spend some time agreeing … Read More »
At a recent leadership meeting we spent some time reflecting on the nature of Spiritual Gifts and how to assist church members identify and use these in the family of God and the wider community. We looked at the Biblical … Read More »
This simple five step process is designed to allow for three sources of spiritual discernment to work in harmony with each other. These are; God-given human insight, the wisdom of reflecting in community, and intentional times of listening to God. … Read More »
The relationship between pastor and church is profoundly important and often transformational for both. The role in relation to any one church however, is never permanent. Discerning whether to stay or leave revolves around spiritual reflection on several key questions. … Read More »