Monthly Archives: September 2011

I Admit — I Can Be Irrational

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

Leadership Journal recently published a Christian leader’s take on Albert Ellis’ irrational beliefs, and it hits home. Irrational Belief #1 is thinking that I a miserable failure anytime I am not perfect. Realistically, there is a lot of room in … Continue reading →

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Becoming Missional

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

“The Missional Church” is a hot phrase right now, and rightly so. God sent the church on a mission. Every once in awhile (probably, once a generation), the church forgets that we have a job to do and begins to … Continue reading →

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The Church’s Main Function

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

“The sin of the Church–the horrible apostasy of the Church–has consisted in denying its own function which is  to proclaim to men their spiritual condition, the eternal foundation which it rests, the manifestation which has been made of it by … Continue reading →

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New freedom for leadership depth

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Leadership for the Millenials doesn’t have to be relevant as much as it has to offer spiritual depth. That is the central thesis of Kevin A. Miller in  From Relevant Dude to Spiritual Father | LeadershipJournal.net. This is good news … Continue reading →

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