For many years during my ministry and preaching, I kept in my Bible a small bright pink post-it that simply read, “You are loved.” This morning, I received an email expressing appreciation for the workshop, classes and sermons I presented last weekend. I also received this morning (electronically) a reminder of the seminar and activities …
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Christian: Like Christ?
A recent email from MinEmergent included a quote from Diana Butler Bass (A People’s History of Christianity). “Whereas militant Christianity triumphs over all, generative Christianity transforms the world through humble service to all. It is not about victory; it is about following Christ in order to seed the human community with grace.” The brief quote, …
Measuring Leadership
Human nature desires measurements. We are competitive. How am I doing? Am I succeeding? Leadership, especially Christian leadership, is often evaluated by the wrong standards. Leadership is not in title, position, or prestige. Leadership down at the church house must not be measured by secular standards. Christian leadership involves two basic elements: service and influence. …