Stewardship is More Than Finances: A Bigger View
by: Michael Kelley
A holistic view of God’s ownership, and our stewardship, of all things.
ABOUT MICHAEL KELLEY
I’m a Christ-follower, husband, dad, author and speaker. Thanks for stopping here to dialogue with me about what it means to live deeply in all the arenas of life.
I live in Nashville, Tennessee, with my wife Jana who is living proof of the theory that males are far more likely to marry over their heads than females are. We have three great kids, Joshua (5) and Andi (3), and Christian (less than 1). They remind me on a daily basis how much I have to grow in being both a father and a child.
I work full time for Lifeway Christian Resources, where I’m a Bible study editor. I also get out on the road some to speak in different churches, conferences and retreats.
4 Unsung Traits of a Biblical Leader
by: Michael Kelley
Don’t overlook the unsung traits of true leaders.
Back to School Lessons for Personal Spiritual Growth
by: Michael Kelley
Lessons learned from children as applied to my own ongoing spiritual growth.
Vision Must Be Birthed in the Heart Before It Is Grasped in the Hand
by: Michael Kelley
In the church, the strategy of discipleship can never trump the vision behind discipleship.
Scheduling: An Active Way to Pursue Obedience to Jesus
by: Michael Kelley
Scheduling is more than finding a way to get things done; it’s an active way to pursue obedience to Jesus.
Bearing the Leadership Burden
by: Michael Kelley
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As a leader, whether in the home or in the church, we bear the burden for what we are leading, but we also must bear the burdens of whom we are leading.
Small is Good: Communicating the Kingdom of God
by: Michael Kelley
According to Jesus, small things make a huge amount of difference. Small things are very significant when your perspective is right.
The Way You Use Words Determines the Culture You Create
by: Michael Kelley
Words create worlds.
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Thank you Ed for sharing your insights into the Church Growth Movement. I have my reservations with Church Growth models because it has done more damage than good in the Body of Christ. Over the years, western churches are more focused on results, formulas and processes with little or no emphasis on membership and church discipline. Pastors and vocational leaders are burnt out because they're overworked.
I do believe that the Church Growth model is a catalyst to two destructive groups: The New Apostolic Reformation and the Emerging Church. Both groups overlap and have a very loose definition. They're both focus on contemporary worship, expansion of church brand (franchising), and mobilizing volunteering members as 'leaders' to grow their ministry. Little focus on biblical study, apologetics and genuine missional work with no agenda besides preaching of the gospel.
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Thank you for sharing such a good article. It is a great lesson I learned from this article. I am one of the leaders in Emmanuel united church of Ethiopia (A denomination with more-than 780 local churches through out the country). I am preparing a presentation on succession planning for local church leaders. It will help me for preparation If you send me more resources and recommend me books to read on the topic. I hope we may collaborate in advancing leadership capacity of our church. God Bless You and Your Ministry.
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