The One Who Leads

121 discipleship is leadership 101

“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives as well because you had become so dear to us” 1 Thessalonians 2:8 “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will be…
8 of the hardest people to lead

(NB this blog was written by Dave Kraft. For more excellent leadership resources go to https://davekraft.org) Every person on planet earth has a little of one or more of these, but I’m talking about those who have it in spades. It dominates/colors everything they do and say to the extent that it significantly harms them…
The power of two: a letter from second chair to first chair leaders

Leadership can often feel like a dance, especially if you’re trying to do it with other key leaders. Sometimes we find ourselves dancing on our own or maybe trying to dance with others but stepping on toes, or even forgetting the right moves altogether. When we find ourselves in the leadership dance with others what…
Christian leader, raise up the next generation

We can’t but God can so we will. How can we raise up more gospel workers for Perth and beyond? The answer is: We can’t but God can so we will. We don’t have the ability in ourselves to raise up a blade of grass let alone a generation of gospel workers. But where we are…
Lead the church in healthy growth through clear structure

…aimed to minimise important areas of church slipping through the cracks! 10 key thoughts to shape your Christian leadership and ministry Number 4: Lead the church in healthy growth through clear structure Having spent many years leading and implementing the 5 M’s across a growing church I reckon it’s as good as any structure I’ve…
Lead a clear gospel vision for the future

10 keys that shape Christian leadership and ministry Number 3: Lead a clear gospel vision for the future The church is a rescue ship not a cruise ship. We all work together to see as many people as possible rescued from sin and death through the only one who has conquered both of them. Cruise…
A philosophy of ministry: Preach Christ from all Scripture

10 keys that shape Christian leadership and ministry Number 2: Preach Christ from all Scripture through expository and topical proclamation “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corin. 1:20). The story of…
A Philosophy of Ministry: Pray without ceasing

10 keys that shape Christian leadership and ministry Number 1: Pray without creasing “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18) The first and most important aspect of Christian leadership and ministry is prayer. All ministry is given to men…
Christian leader, are you doing a Homer Simpson when you get home?

When it comes to the private and public life, Christian leadership stands alone. Leadership in the world isn’t so concerned with who you are at home, as long as you get the job done at work and your private life isn’t too crazy, but for Christians it matters a great deal. There’s one huge danger…
Shattered Shepherds

Many Christian leaders experience major issues in their ministries, often from the very ones they’re looking to genuinely love and shepherd. Don’t get me wrong. Being a Christian pastor/leader is the best job in the world. What could top showing people the answers to life, death and the universe. But sadly sometimes serving in leadership…