Earlier today, Merle Mees, our Lead Pastor, shared an invitation to a special opportunity event that is coming up on September 9th.
The Nines from Todd Rhoades on Vimeo.
Leadership Network recently asked some of the church’s greatest communicators: “If you had nine minutes to talk one-on-one with thousands of church leaders, what is the one thing that you would tell them?
That simple question is the foundation for THE NINES, a web event unlike any other you’ve previously engaged. The format is simple: 9-minute video leadership lessons that can help multiply your church’s impact. You will be stretched as a leader, and motivated as a church. And you’ll hear a personal word from many of the leaders you know and trust (along with some great new leaders we’ll introduce you to). It all starts at 9:00 a.m. Central time on 09/09/09. The conference will probably last around nine hours!
The best part about it is: it's FREE!
Here are the links to the event:
Here is the link to register:
http://thenines.eventbrite.com/
Here is the official link about the event:
http://thenines.leadnet.org/
(take a look at the confirmed speakers - it continues to grow each day)
Here is the link to Tony Morgan's website [the one that I will connect with for the event]:
www.TonyMorganLive.com
This looks like it will be fun. Mark your calendars - I'm sure we will have good discussions. I have registered already - will you?
Hmmm? Leadership?
ReplyDeleteJust wondering how you reconcile
the use of the word “leader”
with what Jesus said in Mt 23:10.
The word “leader”seems like
a “high place.” Yes?
Jesus always took and recommended
the “low place.” Yes?
Jesus humbled Himself,
made himself of no reputation
and took on the form of a servant.
Php 2:7
Jesus in Mat 23:10 told His disciples “NOT” to call
themselves master/“leaders”
for you have one master/"leader” the Christ.
King James Version -
Neither be ye called masters:
for one is your Master, even Christ.
The Interlinear Bible -
Nor be called leaders,
for one is your leader the Christ.
Phillips Modern English -
you must not let people
call you leaders,
you have only one leader, Christ.
Today's English Version -
nor should you be called leader,
your one and only leader
is the Messiah.
The Amplified-
you must not be called
masters (leaders)
for you have one master (leader) the Christ.
Jesus told His disciples “not”
to be called "leaders"
and none did.
Ro 1:1 Paul,
a servant of Jesus Christ...
Php 1:1 Paul and Timotheus,
the servants of Jesus Christ...
Col 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ...
Tit 1:1 Paul, a servant of God...
Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God...
2Pe 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant...
His disciples "all" called themselves "servants,"
none called themselves "leaders." None? None.
None called themselves
"servant-leader." None.
If someone
calls them self a "leader"
or thinks they are a "leader;"
Are they a "disciple of Christ?"
Wondering some more.
Most on the list of people
at this “leadership?” event
are not only considered “ leaders?”
but also have the “Title” “Pastor.”
Where in the Bible does it say “pastor = leader?”
Have you done your own study
on pastors?
I mean in the Bible?
What does the Bible say
about pastors?
Makes an interesting study.
Here’s some questions to ask
as you check out pastors.
In the Bible, How many people...
have the title pastor?
In the Bible, How many people are... referred to as pastor?
In the Bible, How many people are... ordained as a pastor?
In the Bible, How many congregations are...
led by a pastor?
Be blessed in your search for truth... Jesus
And other sheep I have,
which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring,
and they shall hear my voice;
and there shall be one fold,
and one shepherd.
John 10:16
One Fold - One Shepherd
One Voice.
If Not Now, When?
Be blessed and be a blessing.