Strong Leaders, Strong Churches

The church is an important institution in society. It provides a place for people to gather and worship, and it can be a powerful force for good in the world. However, churches only thrive when they have strong leadership.

A good church leader can inspire and motivate others, knows how to make tough decisions, and can be counted on to do what is right. A church with a leader with these qualities will be more likely to succeed and make a positive impact. 

Conversely, if a church is led by someone weak or ineffective, it will likely struggle and eventually fail. Therefore, churches must have strong leaders if they want to be successful.

Time to Take Charge (Video)

Being a good follower is not about following blindly but the courage to step up and lead when the time is right. 

God often calls on His followers to take on leadership roles, and those willing to answer His call are usually the ones who have been paying attention and learning from those who came before them. Good followers know when it is time to take charge, and they do so with humility and grace. They also know they cannot follow forever; eventually, they will be called on to lead in their own right. 

By answering God's call to leadership, good followers ensure that His work continues even after they are gone.

The Difference Between Submission and Agreement (Video)

There is a difference between submission and agreement. Submission is not when you agree with what the pastor said. It only comes into play when you disagree with the pastor. 

I never agree with everything that a pastor says. But will I obey them if they are teaching the word? Yes. Will I follow them if they have a calling from God to do a particular thing, and it is according to the word? Of course, I will. 

There are some things that a pastor is doing that I don’t necessarily agree with or think will succeed, but I keep that to myself. But I also understand that as long as it doesn’t cause me to compromise my walk with the Lord, then it’s no big deal to me. 

Amongst the Sheep

 

Some in leadership are so good at hiding among the sheep that they could skip service, and the sheep do not even know they were not there. And often, even the shepherds don’t know the elders are not there.

 

I think about some people in leadership who scream and holler on Sunday morning, but they are nowhere to be found for bible study.

 

I remember when I worked the second shift, and I was always able to make it to church on Sundays, but I would crave the teachings and fellowship of bible study during the week. My manager usually gave me a day off in the middle of the week twice a month, and you better believe I was at church.

 

And that was when I was still, a visitor, long before I even became a member.

 

I noticed that then and I notice it now.