Why Am I Not Growing Spiritually?

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’re going to church.You’re spending time with other believers.You’re trying to avoid participating in ‘bad stuff.’And yet – you’re at the same place you were this time last year. Stuck. … Read More

When Leaders Fall: Creating a Culture of Pastoral Accountability

When Leaders Fall: Creating a Culture of Pastoral Accountability

Reading Time: 11 minutesWhen Leaders Fall: Confronting the Culture of Pastoral Accountability is more than just a headline; it’s a critical conversation that demands our attention. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling … Read More

Three Ways to Tackle Your Blindspots

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’re probably not aware of this – but you have blindspots in your life. Have you ever driven on the interstate with a young driver who is changing lanes?  What … Read More

The Attitude of a Servant

Reading Time: 3 minutesQuite possibly in Jesus’ mind, servanthood was the most important characteristic he wanted to be known by. He wanted to be known as a servant. Amazing how the One who … Read More

Emptying of Your Rights as a Servant

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmptying as a servant is an emptying of your ‘rights’.“…but emptied himself…” (Phil. 2:7) Jesus self-emptied himself – not of his divinity – but of certain divine rights and privileges. … Read More

The Right Posture in Servanthood

Reading Time: 2 minutesPosture in servanthood has to do primarily with our posture toward God.“…taking the form of a bondservant…” (Phil. 2:7) Previously Paul told us that Jesus was in the  “form of … Read More

Identification in Servanthood

Reading Time: 2 minutesIdentification in servanthood is where you put yourself in the shoes of others.“…being made in the likeness of men…” (Phil. 2:7) When Jesus came to earth He came like the … Read More

Subjection as a Servant

Reading Time: 2 minutesSubjection as a servant means I will be subservient to you)“…he humbled himself….” (Phil. 2:8) This is different from being humbled by an outside party – this is choosing to … Read More

The Sacrifice of a Servant

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is sacrifice when it comes to being a servant? It’s saying “No” to me for your sake.“…by becoming obedient to the point of death.” (Phil. 2:8) In demonstrating His … Read More