July 1, 2021
Thursday Is Hero Day
Thursdays are a special time in our house. That’s the day we’ve set aside for grandchildren. . . .
Articles for tag: Teachable Moments
February 28, 2014
Making the Most of Opportunities
By Teresa Welch Educators call them teachable moments. They can happen more frequently than you might imagine. And they give us the greatest chance to help children see and remember Bible truths. A group of 40 elementary children had just settled into chairs when Nathan raised his hand. I should have known by the twinkle in his eye that Nathan was up to something, but I called on him anyway. “Miss Teresa,” he began, “if Adam and Eve were naked in the Garden of Eden and Heaven is supposed to be like the Garden of Eden” (you can see
January 6, 2013
How Do You Define Your Leadership? Tom Claibourne
I know I am leading when . . . “¢ I inspire people to dream more, learn more, and become more. “¢ I see ahead what others can”t see. “¢ people thank me for taking a risk. “¢ not everyone agrees, most people follow, and some of the doubters later understand. “¢ I see people and love them (Mark 10:21). “¢ I help produce a healthy atmosphere in the church. “¢ I communicate well, verbally and in writing. “¢ I speak biblical truth boldly and in love to a confused, politically correct culture. “¢ I take advantage of all teachable
November 5, 2010
Marks of a Successful Discipler
By Rick Lowry Personal Life “¢ Models servanthood before group members. “¢ Is in the Word daily, along with being in prayer and practicing other spiritual disciplines. “¢ Feels a sense of personal spiritual growth and passes on that challenge toward growth to members of group. “¢ A spiritual leader outside the group meeting. “¢ Accountable in life to another spiritual leader outside the group. Passing on the Faith “¢ Prays for individuals in the group. “¢ Places a high priority on the group and the people in it. “¢ Is spiritually, emotionally, and relationally open to group members. “¢
November 15, 2009
Keys to Cultivating Leaders
By Glen Schneiders READ THE MAIN ARTICLE: “Developing the Leadership Culture“ Â Â Don”t Shortcut the Selection Process for Potential Leaders You will pay in the long run for shortsighted personnel decisions (paid and unpaid). In the early days of church planting, the tendency is to fill slots with “warm bodies,” and often we have to do that. But as you do, assess which people have the capacity to lead. Don”t hand over control too quickly; it is much harder to reclaim it. David Cottrell puts it this way, If you hire tough, it will be a whole lot easier
