by Terry_Powell | May 11, 2017 | All |
Inherent in the nature of ministry, and in our still-sinful bent, are dangers for all of us who lead or teach God’s Word. I repeatedly preach these four warnings to myself. 1. Beware of pride.There’s a subtle tendency for us to take credit for what God does through...
by Terry_Powell | May 8, 2017 | All |
Opposition.Weariness of mind, body, and spirit.Feelings of inadequacy.Discouragement over apparent lack of fruitfulness.What instills resiliency to face these and other obstacles to ministry motivation?For me, one answer is memorizing timeless promises in God’s...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 21, 2017 | All
Whether your venue for communication is the pulpit, a classroom, or a small group meeting in a home, effectiveness requires application of five characteristics. Use these guidelines to evaluate your teaching and group leadership.1. CLARITY Are my words ambiguous...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 15, 2017 | Christian Living in the Trenches
So what?According to Johnny Miller, former pastor and past President of Columbia International University, that’s the most important question to ask when we study the Bible.The text says this (observation). So what?The text means this (interpretation). So...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 7, 2017 | Stories to Encourage and Inform
Most Christian leaders feel embarrassed and apologetic when they cry, particularly if it’s in public. We tend to equate weeping with emotional instability, loss of self-control, and fragility that’s the polar opposite of strong leadership.But God’s Word offers a...
