The final thing John Wilkes Booth did before going to Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, was to stop at a bar next to the theater. The establishment was known as Star Saloon. Booth had been drinking all day—doubtlessly trying to work up the nerve to do what had never been done before—assassinate the presidentContinue reading “The Failure to Lead”
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Thinking About Leadership (1)
I remember seeing a bulletin board many years ago that talked about the different kinds of “ships” the church needed to be healthy. The “ships” were : I thought that was a solid concept. You certainly can’t have a healthy church without worship—giving God the honor, praise, and glory due Him. Paul speaks in RomansContinue reading “Thinking About Leadership (1)”
Thinking About Leadership (2)
To conclude, I wanted to share some practical words for shepherds, deacons, and ministry leaders that I have learned in my five decades of working with churches. They are applicable to anyone leading anything. The first word is communication. Men, can we admit that for most of us, this is not a natural inclination or abilityContinue reading “Thinking About Leadership (2)”
Trifling with God
At Meribah the people of Israel “gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron” (Numbers 20:2). The problem was a lack of water and Israel was so despondent over it that they told Moses they wished they had died “When our brothers fell dead before the Lord” (v. 3)! Think about that a bit. It wasContinue reading “Trifling with God”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 