Some thoughts on abusive churches prompted by an article by Pat Zukeran of the same title.
When labels are (mis)applied in the church
Church leaders should resist the temptation to categorize and apply labels to the people they lead. This labeling is misguided and destructive.
Remember the real enemy – it may not be who you think
1 Peter 5:8 tells us that our real enemy is the devil who prowls around looking for those he can devour. Unfortunately we, as church members, sometimes aid him in his devouring.
You shall know them by their . . . excess?
I am reminded of something I read about John Stott a while ago. He said that he wanted to live a lifestyle that would not cause the richest person in his congregation to feel sorry for him. Nor did he want the poorest person in his congregation to be put off by ostentation. He wanted […]
Moses as Leader – Do the right thing even when it’s not appreciated
Looking at Moses as Leader, it is clear that Moses did the right thing for his people. What is the application for leaders today?
