6/24 Dealing with Harmful Authorities in Following Jesus

There are only two methods given by Jesus to handle conflicts and harmful authorities.  Both ways are outlined in Matthew 18:21 onwards. 

Conflict will come; it’s unavoidable.  It is part of being a human being.  It’s how we handle that hurt that counts.

There are Seven Steps of Action you can take when you disagree with something an authority asked you to do:

1.  Check your own attitudes:

Make sure you are not just being stubborn and want your own way.   Let them know your willingness to do the right thing with their guidance.

6/23 Your Overall Leadership Potential in Christian Foundations

The following are some of the qualities of the “Best Leader”. 

Read through the description.  Where are you on your journey to become this kind of a leader of groups, in the church or in the business world?  It will help if you run off this page and think about the questions.  Then add your conclusions at the end of this page.

Remember we welcome comments on this Personal Worksheet.  Tick the box for any area that you might need help with.

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Quality of   a “Best” Leader:

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6/21 Things to Think about Before you Quit your Church

Things to think about before you leave your church by Dale A. Robbins, 1990, and is a publication of Victorious Publications, Grass Valley, CA 95949 – Use by Permission.

#12. Readers Respond: Why Don’t You Go to Church?

Make a Stand!

“Hey guys I’ve been reading your responses to the question “why don’t you go to church” and I wonder if you don’t mind me making a statement: if you are not enjoying your church and you feel rejected or something like that, then I would encourage you to make a stand!

“Instead of leaving the church to its own devices, try your hardest to change the church and make it more Christlike for the good of the people and the community in which the church is supposed to be serving.

6/20 The Testings and Trails of a Leader in Christian Foundations

Many times, people come into the Counselling Centre feeling like they are lost in a desert and do not understand God’s dealings in their life. Perhaps sometimes, the Lord is putting them through various tests.  A loving Father has reasons for His decisions in our life. Deuteronomy 8:2, Jeremiah 17:9-10.

The following are 15 common tests for His people. As you read   through this list, ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you are doing this   each area.

6/19 The key is Judgement Replaying Discernment in Christian Foundations

Recently our ‘box’ held a camp.  So let’s see…I have been to about 20 to 25 camps in my life time.  With our team, we have personally organised and run at least 10! From school camps, celebration camps, healing camps, restoration of wounded counsellor’s camps…

1.  Yes, it is easy to see the holes in organization – left out youth, not disciplined youth, youth involved in late night sex run .. oh dear, the youth seem to get the highest count.  However, left out children, no activities for those wanting deeper talks, little time for relationships…. or meals …well, want enough said.