Leadership
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The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker: Characteristics of Today’s Leader
“Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1.10) I think it is safe to say that wisdom and knowledge are two desirable traits of any leader. After all, who wants to follow a misguided leader, invest in someone who…
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How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part I
[We are daughters and sons] of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times . . . (1 Chronicles 12.32) Back in September, I was asked to participate in the planning of a consultation on leadership (Six Agency Leadership Initiative Consultation). It was a consultation that would be sponsored by the six agencies of the…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Leadership
Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. . . [God] handed out gifts above and below . . . [God] handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, until we’re all moving rhythmically…
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Mary & Martha: Women in Ministry in the 21st Century
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.…
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Daughters of Deborah: What Is a Leader in the 21st Century?
Deborah was a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth. She was judge over Israel at that time. She held court under Deborah’s Palm between Ramah and Bethel in the hills of Ephraim. The People of Israel went to her in matters of justice. (Judges 4.4-5) There aren’t many examples of women leadership in the Bible. Luckily…
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