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Passing the Baton - Lessons on Leadership Succession from Exodus & Joshua

Scott Risley

There are many leadership lessons from Moses and Joshua's life. Passing the baton to the next person is key in leadership success. There are two ways to evaluate the ministries of Moses and Joshua: how their lives ended and what happened after they died. Though Moses ended poorly he left many to continue following God where Joshua left no one after he died. It's important to think ahead and to prepare people for the future.\r\n

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God's and Man's Role in Multiplication

Dennis McCallum

Colossians 1:28-29

McCallum teaches that multiplication is better at producing church growth than other ways. In living according to this biblical model it's essential to understand God's role and man's role. Things only God can accomplish in people's lives include: 1) reaching people's hearts; 2) conviction of sin; 3) imparting wisdom; 4) real transformation; 5) imparting hunger for ministry; 6) sustaining motivation. Under a correct view of God's role, we can participate in our role effectively. A few things this includes is exerting myself to love others, trying to disciple others, and playing my part in the body of Christ. Regular reassessment of how we're viewing God's role and our role is necessary for every Christian.\r\n

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Matthew 28:18-20, Colossians 1:28-29Matt 28:18-20,Col 1:28-29 Matt 28:18-20, Col 1:28-29By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/19/2012McCal...

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Working Small in a Growing Ministry

Ben Stuart

2 Timothy 4:9-18

In Paul's second letter to Timothy we get a glimpse into his intimate inner circle of friends and fellow co-workers for the Lord. It is there that we learn one cannot grow an enduring ministry without working in close relationships. To have advancement in ministry it is important to find people who display a desire to love God and have their character transformed. Once God has revealed these people to us, we can model and lead through friendship.

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2 Timothy 4:9-182 Tim 4:9-18 2Tim 4:9-18By Ben Stuart Teaching Date: 07/19/2012In Paul's second letter to Timothy we get a glimpse into h...

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Multiplication - Effective Method or Biblical Principle?

Jim Leffel

Acts 2:46

The biblical principle that we see throughout scripture is church growth through organic reproduction. This model is not only successful all over the world but it is the most sustainable. Multiplication through home church planting leads to quality growth because it is reflected in personal discipleship. Jesus said: go and make disciples.

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Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:22-22, Acts 2:46-46Matt 28:18-20,2 Tim 2:22-22,Acts 2:46-46 Matt 28:18-20, 2Tim 2:22-22, Acts 2:46-46By Jim...

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Christian Discipleship Relationships Pt. 2

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

Paul continues to share with the Thessalonians his concern for them while they were apart. From this section, we are able to determine two more principles that take place in Christian discipleship. The first is that a major priority in these relationships is face-to-face relating. There was also a healthy concern for one another's spiritual welfare. Paul was able to give himself sacrificially to them because his needs had been met in Christ. Includes excerpts from Sherry Turkle's book "Alone Together" and discusses the negatives that come from replacing face to face relating with immersion into information technology.

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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:131 Thess 2:17-3:13 1Th 2:17-3:13By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/08/2012Paul continues to share with the Thes...

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Christian Discipleship Relationships

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Paul writes to the Thessalonians about their relationship, giving insight into what Christian discipleship relationships look like. From Paul's time with the Thessalonians, there were three crucial components of relationships meant to promote spiritual maturity: 1) the message - that through understanding the gospel, people become convinced and mature Christians; 2) the motives of relating with one another to please God, not people; and 3) the manner in which our relationships look like. These elements are critical to adopt if we wish to be successful in discipleship relationships that God provides for us to invest in.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 2:1-131 Thess 2:1-13 1Th 2:1-13By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 06/17/2012Paul writes to the Thessalonians about their r...

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Authentic Christian Community (Part 2)

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Paul calls the Corinthians to come to their meetings ready to serve others in love. Those attending the home churches in Corinth were stuck in a selfish mindset, choosing to not welcome others or share with them. The result was that their worship of God was empty, since no actions backed their words. Paul rebukes their selfishness, and reveals to the Corinthians that God has been disciplining them with the goal that they'll repent and choose to love.

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1 Corinthians 11:17-341 Cor 11:17-34 1Cor 11:17-34By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/15/2012Paul calls the Corinthians to come to their...

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Gathering the Inner Circle

Jim Leffel

John 1:19-51

John explains who Jesus is through the testimony of John the Baptist. He reveals what it looks like to personally seek, find, and follow Jesus through the lives of Peter, Andrew, and Philip. Emphasizing Peter's life, John shows Peter's sensitivity to Jesus, a time of testing, and a point of painful breaking. Following Jesus includes experiencing his grace, being defined by the future and not the past, and developing the same love for others that Jesus himself has.

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John 1:19-51John 1:19-51 John 1:19-51By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/11/2011John explains who Jesus is through the testimony of John the ...

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Entering the Fray

Jim Leffel

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Paul asks Timothy to consider moving deeper into complicated relationships with the message of God. With this example, we're challenged to have a radical others-centered focus, while taking a sober look at what the world is truly like.

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2 Timothy 2:3-72 Tim 2:3-7 2Tim 2:3-7By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/09/2011Paul asks Timothy to consider moving deeper into complicated ...

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