In the Bible, and throughout history, we find many reluctant leaders who have asked the question: "Who am I to lead?"

An orchestra can be used as a metaphor to liken the members of the church working together. To be part of a successful orchestra musicians understand: 1. Their ability is a gift. 2. Their purpose can never be fulfilled without others. 3. They are to serve others and not be not self-serving. 4. It will take hard work and needs to be fueled by passion and joy.

Small groups are God’s idea for us to be connected. It is a place where we find freedom and belonging. Small groups where part of God’s design for the church from the beginning.

We naturally follow things we love. Likewise, we will find that following God is not burdensome when we encounter His extravagant love for us.

We fish for clues, for a particular response, fish for gossip, or go fishing for a sign. We may find ourselves searching or fishing in the wrong place. We’re not the only ones who went fishing and didn’t seem to be at the right place at the right time.

We fish for clues, for a particular response, fish for gossip, or go fishing for a sign. We may find ourselves searching or fishing in the wrong place. We’re not the only ones who went fishing and didn’t seem to be at the right place at the right time.

The disciples approached Jesus and asked him to teach them how to pray. There are different manners of prayer that every believer needs to know in order to be effective in spiritual warfare.

The “armour of God” is a metaphor to help us understand how we are to prepare ourselves for spiritual warfare. The believer’s shield of faith is an unwavering trust that the power of God will stop every attack of the evil one.