Vision, integrity, articulation, courage, and a thick skin—all are the basic requirements for leadership. Other requirements could be added; for the follower of Christ, godliness is essential. Whether in government, business, education, ministry, or the home, these six traits form the foundation of successful Christian leadership. These qualities do not come through osmosis but through disciplined study and practice, often marked by failure. However, the greatest leaders are not deterred by hardship and failure. Theirs is a high calling with deep responsibility.
If you are in a position of leadership—and chances are good that you are—you may need to sharpen your vision for the future, strengthen your integrity, and find new sources of courage. Insight for Living, by introducing you to godly leaders of the past, is committed to encouraging you in this pursuit, as well as challenging you to grow in godliness.
From Mark 3:7–15, Pastor Chuck Swindoll considers the draining toll of Jesus’ ministry and how the Saviour consistently prioritized the eternal over the temporal, and why believers must face the dangers of living with an overdrawn schedule.
Like an accused criminal with no defense attorney, Job represents himself and presents his case before his friends. He even invites an answer from his sovereign Judge.
Our goal is to enable Spirit-led ministry to people right where they are—muck, mire, and all.
If you’re needing a place to start your Bible study, Pastor Chuck’s Searching the Scriptures methods and resources are great. The resources break down the Bible very naturally and helps you be prepared to lead well.
In His earthly ministry, Jesus modeled discipleship in a perfect way. Now, we are called to continue this model by being mentored and also mentoring others within the body of Believers.
God not only moves in unusual ways, He also moves on uneventful days. He’s just as involved in the mundane events as He is in the miraculous. His hand is in it all.
In an overpopulated world it’s easy to underestimate the value of you, your vote, your convictions, your determination to say, “I stand against this.” Even though you can’t do everything you can do something. It makes a difference.
God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His. He wants to use you—you are uniquely placed in your situation to reach people for Christ in your sphere of influence. Never underestimate the difference you can make simply by refusing to blend in. The way you live can help someone find God.
Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonians instructs believers on strengthening the pastor-flock relationship in the local church (2 Thessalonians 3:1–5).
If you could be any animal, which one would you choose? No one ever chooses to be a sheep, and yet that’s how we’re described in the Bible. We are all like sheep needing a shepherd. And we have one—Jesus Christ. He guides, protects, and keeps us in the right rut.
Insight for Living is committed to excellence in communicating the truths of Scripture and the Person of Jesus Christ in an accurate, clear, and practical manner so that people will come to an understanding of God’s plan for their lives, as well as their significant role as authentic Christians in a needy, hostile, and desperate world.
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