Being a leader requires great wisdom. Most all leaders struggle with the pressure of the task. The constant struggle for any leader is knowing how to speak in a way that will motivate people to buy-in to the vision that the leader has for the organization. Below are a few principles that every leader should…
Over the past several years I have found myself in the middle of many theological discussions. These discussions were not brought on by myself, but rather, from people that crossed my path. I firmly believe in a sovereign God who guides the steps of men. Therefore, I do not believe that the people that comes…
Our local association newsletter had a section recently that listed six secrets of a turnaround church. Thom Rainer, president of Lifeway Christian Resources, conducted a survey of churches that were in decline and experienced a great turnaround. From that survey these six things were evident in every church that made a turnaround: They became highly…
I have heard of pastor’s who have the attitude that they do not visit people because that is the deacon’s job. I have heard of pastor’s who get angry when someone tells them that they should visit someone. This, I believe, is a lack of having a pastor’s heart and perhaps even having a calling…
In order for a local church to function, there must be a preacher. There must be a man to shepherd the flock and to lead the church. In Ezekiel 37 we see the famous vision of the valley of dry bones. This passage is speaking of the nation of Israel being revived. Though it does…
In my personal Bible reading, I have been reading the book of Exodus. In Exodus 25-28, we see the instructions that God gives to Moses in regards to building the tabernacle. Just a first glance of these chapters can be nonexciting to say the least. However, there are some very valuable real-life lessons that we…
Being in a position of leadership is never easy. There are always things to deal with. There are difficult decisions to make, there are distractions, there is difficulty in communication, and the list goes on and on. As a leader, I realize there are several things that I need to work that every leader should…
I answered God’s call on my life to vocational ministry when I was 18 years old. I was so certain of what God wanted me to do that I immediately went to Bible college and started serving anywhere a door was open. I went to Bible college to pursue training in Biblical Studies and Youth…
The scriptures teach us that God is sovereign and He guides the steps of His children. God has a plan for all of us. His plan may lead us down various paths throughout our lives. Unfortunately, many never experience the joy of following God’s plan due to a life of disobedience. It is my desire…
Questions abound as to why churches across America are in decline. Many have suggested that the church is not relevant enough to today’s society. As a result we do see young people leaving the traditional church and flocking to the emerging church movement. We have mistakenly attributed this to things such worship styles, attire, and…
Pastor Chris Noland 