Ask any member of your church, “What’s important to you?” and you’ll get a wide variety of opinions and preferences. However, the mission should remain, and bring focus to all of these areas. So, have a look at your church’s mission statement this week and ask four strategic questions.
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Josiah was a king who not only does “what is right in the eyes of the Lord,” but who also walks “in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left.” (2 Kings 22:2) Finally, God’s people had a king who saw the bigger picture! In his life, we find six ways that King Josiah showed faithfulness to God, leading to faithful followers.
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If you are a human being you will never be a perfect leader. However, if you look behind you, and you have a team of decent people following your leadership, you’re doing something right. They’ve chosen to be influenced by you. That’s evidence that you’re moving in the right direction. Don’t believe the perfection lie. Lean into the grace found in Jesus, then lean back into leading.
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What would happen to David after his moral failure today? Would he be cut off from ever leading again? Would we jump on social media to discuss his punishment? Would we simply cancel him, erasing him from history? Sounds pretty straightforward, doesn’t it? Or have we missed something really important?
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The prosperous life that God offers has meaning, value and purpose. Relationships with God and with others are transformed. Decisions matter more, even the little ones. Fears and anxieties can be laid down. Joy and celebration can be fully embraced. Peace and rest are actually attainable.
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