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Benedict on church leaders

April 18, 2017April 11, 2017 by Mark McIntyre

In his book Turning Points, Mark Noll quotes from St. Benedict’s instructions on selecting an abbot. As I read it, I thought that it is very applicable to church leaders in any generation so I thought I would share it here.

Categories Quotation Tags abbot, Church, Leader, leadership Leave a comment

Church wounds run deep

September 19, 2016 by Mark McIntyre
Church Wound

Recently I received an invitation from a missionary friend to a meeting to share the results from a recent trip. The event will be hosted by a church we previously attended. While I would like to support my friend, I am not welcome to attend any event at that church. I had to decline the invitation because of where it is … Read more

Categories Church Leadership Tags Church, Leader, leadership, pastor, wound 4 Comments

Finding Leaders As Good As Moses

September 9, 2014September 5, 2014 by Jason Evans
Moses

I have read a lot of self help articles about being a good leader. But most of them have it all wrong. Why can I say that? It is because most people have a wrong view of what it takes to become a leader.

Categories Guest Post Tags humility, Leader, Moses, pride 3 Comments

A leadership lesson from Moses

July 22, 2014February 17, 2014 by Mark McIntyre

Moses asked God for help in leading the people of Israel.  70 men were assigned to provide that help, as told in Numbers 11:24-30. The newly recruited helpers were to appear before the tent of meeting and receive a portion of the spirit that was upon Moses. The sign that they received this spirit was … Read more

Categories Church Leadership Tags Leader, leadership, Moses 3 Comments

Leader vs. Bully

September 30, 2016September 27, 2013 by Mark McIntyre
No Bullies

Over the last few years, I’ve seen a lot written about leadership in the church. A quick Google search reveals an abundance of websites geared toward promoting leadership in the church. The question is why do we have such a perceived lack of leadership?

Categories Church Leadership Tags bully, Church, Leader, leadership 13 Comments

What church should be

September 4, 2013September 3, 2013 by Mark McIntyre

I know what hurt has come from some of my own church experience. I have seen the damage done to others by inappropriate treatment within a church. Quite frankly sometimes it makes me want to find the reset button and see if we can begin again with this whole thing we call church.

Categories Church Leadership Tags abuse, Church, Leader, minister, ministry 9 Comments

Abusive Churches

May 30, 2019February 6, 2013 by Mark McIntyre

Some thoughts on abusive churches prompted by an article by Pat Zukeran of the same title.

Categories Church Leadership Tags abuse, abusive, Church, Leader, leadership 4 Comments

When labels are (mis)applied in the church

January 9, 2021October 29, 2012 by Mark McIntyre

Church leaders should resist the temptation to categorize and apply labels to the people they lead. This labeling is misguided and destructive.

Categories Bible Reflection, Church Leadership Tags category, label, Leader, leadership 4 Comments
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