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The Difference Between Leadership and Governance
As pastors, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of leading God’s people. Yet, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating our roles as routine or transactional—like business as usual. To truly make an impact, we need to understand the difference between leadership and governance and embrace the higher calling of going the…
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The Power of Being Multidimensional in Ministry: A Call to Pastors
“Be good at two things.” – Rory Sutherland While this might sound simple, its implications for ministry are profound. Let’s explore why being excellent in multiple dimensions matters for pastors, particularly in preaching, discipleship, and organizational leadership. Consider this example: A soldier who knows how to fight is good. A soldier who knows how to…
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Letters to My Church: Treating Differences among Different Churches
May 5.2024 “Theology should leave you with a thirst for worship, rather than an appetite for controversy.” — Ryan McGraw. As a pastor of a local church here in the Philippines, I have been reflecting on certain practices we, as Christians, have adopted in our interactions. This reflection is not a reaction but a solid call to…
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Chat GPT, AI, and Our Future
So I finally caved in and tested CHAT GPT with the urging of my friends to check it out. I was living under the fear that AI would dominate human beings. I remember how Elon Musk and Jack Ma debated AI technology and how both have opposing views on the subject. Elon insists that AI…
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If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It!
If it ain’t broke, fix it. That is the mantra of a leader who understands the changing world. As someone leading in the trenches, I have seen the drastic change in leadership styles that might have worked with a different generation yet needs to be adjusted to a new breed of people looking to you…