A Leader Stays the Course Until the Job is Done. Andrew Day speaks from Nehemiah 13:6-9.

A Leader Stays Focused. Glen Stapleton speaks from Nehemiah 6:2-4.

A Leader is Not Afraid to Confront Wrongdoing. Nelson Mandela confessed his struggle with anger. However, he controlled it and used it for good.  There are times when a leader must hear the cry of the people and confront wrongdoing. Nehemiah was angry because of the unjust way people were being treated and said, “What […]

A Leader Resists and Overcomes Opposition. A leader on mission points the people to the sovereign power of God.  Are we resisting God’s power to work through us?  We invite you to rest from resisting and see the impossible happen.  Daniel DeCriscio shares from Nehemiah 4:14.

A Leader Looks to God for Strength. Chris White made the parallel of George Washington winning the Revolutionary War with Nehemiah rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.  Nehemiah was surrounded by adversaries… the big ones are political/financial and the smaller adversaries are the discouragers,  the fickle public mood that shifts like the wind.  They all contribute […]

A Leader Realizes that Work is a Team Effort. Nehemiah knew it would take a team effort to rebuild the Jerusalem walls.  Nehemiah explained his vision to the elders.  He explained this was God’s project.  As a leader, he also knew he would have to be part of the effort. Jesus also knew it would […]

A Leader is a Vision Caster. Vision casting is a skill that every great leader has.  Nehemiah was able to show the people of Jerusalem “why” it was in their best interest to rebuild the walls of their desolate city — and they did! Mark Maynard speaks from Nehemiah 2:11-18.

“Before & After Picture” For those who have not yet put their faith in Jesus, it is by faith that we are given eternal life, His grace is sufficient.  For all of those who have put their faith in Jesus, our lives have a “Before and After Picture” that tell the stories of our lives.  […]

A Leader is Prepared and Ready when Opportunity Comes. Nehemiah prepares to lead the rebuilding of Jerusalem by being humble — exalted by taking the heart of a servant.  Humility starts by going to God in prayer with a repentant heart.  Colin White speaks from Nehemiah 2:4-8.

Nehemiah was living the good life.  Beautiful palace.  The best culinary delights.  Interesting people.  And then came the “knock at the door.”  It wasn’t convenient.  But Nehemiah was obedient.  He was moved by the needs of his people.  He was caring.  He was empathetic.  So he answered the “knock at the door.”  Bob Day speaks […]