Courageous Leaders

Vision is a solution to a problem. Values are the pillars that uphold that vision. At Riverbank Church our vision is clear - were on a rescue mission, reaching people with the message pop Jesus. In todays episode, we continue our discussion about those pillars that uphold the vision. Our second value is EXCELLENCE.

“Excellent” – outstanding; exceptional, better

Malachi 1-2:1-4

God EXPECTS excellence - NOT SECONDS!
God DESERVES excellence - NOT EXCUSES!
God CORRECTS lack of excellence

"It is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ" Philippians 1:9-10

How we can bring excellence:

LIFE, SCHOOL, CHURCH

EXCELLENCE: Celebrate Jesus in everything. From the street to the seat, we will honor Jesus in all that we do.

Vision is a solution to a problem. Values are the pillars that uphold that vision. At Riverbank Church our vision is clear - were on a rescue mission, reaching people with the message pop Jesus. In todays episode, we begin a discussion about those pillars that uphold the vision. Our first value is JESUS: only He is sacred.

“God has UNITED you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin. 31 Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, BOAST ONLY about the LORD.”  1 Corinthians 1:30–31

“For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2

Jesus is Sacred. Thats it!

• If we are going to reach VT and NH for Jesus we MUST be unified!
• Unity comes in Jesus.
• Making Him the center.
• He’s the only one who is sacred!!
• Because Jesus is the only one who is sacred:
• It doesn’t matter how dark the room is
• The loudness of the music
• The color of our logo

Jesus is the only one who is sacred and we will do anything to reach people for Him!!!!!!

Proverbs 29:18 says....

KJV - Where there is no vision, the people perish

The Message - If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves

NASB - Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained

NIV - Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint

Vision is a solution to a problem. At Riverbank we see the spiritual condition of our region as a problem - 90% of the total population does not know Jesus and is hopeless and broken.  An urgent, rescue mission - reaching people with the message of Jesus -  is the solution.
In this episode we discuss the importance of our Visio and how we engage in our vision practically.

Riverbank Church's Rescue Mission Wall - PIC HERE

Very few leaders run to conflict, typically, we avoid it and dread it. In this conversation we will look at Biblical conflict resolution and even discuss some practical tips to how you can be empowered in arising conflicts instead of being overwhelmed.

“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. ...... 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!" Matthew 18:15-17, 21-22

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Very few leaders run to conflict, typically, we avoid it and dread it. In this conversation we will look at Biblical conflict resolution and even discuss some practical tips to how you can be empowered in arising conflicts instead of being overwhelmed.

“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. ...... 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!" Matthew 18:15-17, 21-22

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Many of us have grown up in an intense and pressure filled life to perform, whether at work, in home, church or in even in relationships. Because of this intense expectation, we can easily miss the times when we need to sit back and enjoy life and even rest well! In this episode Chris and Matt have a conversation about rest and life enjoyment while camping in the New Hampshire mountains!

"So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭2:24‬ ‭

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Serving and leading people is incredibly rewarding, but if you lead and serve in your own power and strength its not IF you will tire and burn out, its WHEN. In this episode Chris discusses the promise of supernatural power given by the Holy Spirit of God who lives IN you!
There are 4 distinct qualities that the power of the Holy Spirit wants to give to all believers tune in to find out what those are!

Key Verses mentioned:
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. ”  Romans 8:11

"And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. 5 I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

"The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness." Romans 8:26

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

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On this episode Chris has a conversation with his 15 year old son, Jadon. They discuss the history of Riverbank Church and what he has seen and experienced as a PK. There is not a more courageous participant in a church than the children of pastors. A fun and different conversation that can help many see from a different perspective!

Riverbank Church's Rescue Mission Wall - PIC HERE

Joshua 1 tells the story of the call from God to Joshua to lead the Jews into their land of promise. The word courageous stands out and becomes the inspiration for Joshua to step into his leadership destiny. Can you imagine if every believer stepped into their leadership destiny with courage and strength? The rescue mission were all called to would become more and more of a reality!!!

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