This month I am in a series of messages regarding church leadership entitled Leadership 101. This is the first time I have preached a series on leadership at PBCC.
In particular I looking at the role of elders in the local church. I have to admit it has been an interesting study, not because I am preaching, but because of what God is revealing to me through my study. There are two books that have really influenced my preaching on this vital subject, Lynn Anderson's, "They Smell Like Sheep" and Henry & Richard Blackaby's, "Spiritual Leadership" both books have helped me to reexamine the role of leaders in the local church.
Once again I am reminded why I enjoy preaching so much, Because not only am I preparing a message for Sunday, God is preparing me through my time in the study. I have to admit I have had more than enough material for this series. in fact I started out with a 4 part series and I could go a couple more weeks preaching on this subject. But I have found that series much longer then 4 weeks are a little too tedious for the congregation, so I guess this means next year I will preach a second series on leadership entitled Leadership 2.0.
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