Walking in Truth

Picking qualities you want in a future spouse is worth considering! You want to live life with someone that you admire, respect, and look up to, to aspire to be like. Well, this should be the case when it comes to church leadership too! There should be no assumption that leaders are perfect and have it all together, but does their general character show attributes that are godly and an example of Christ to others? Today, Pastor Johnny helps you see the qualities of a strong leader.

If you’re not doing something well on a small-scale, how are you expected to do well on a bigger scale? It’s better to start with a small task and do it well to completion, rather than taking on a task that’s too overwhelming and beyond your ability. Well in today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny discusses what’s needed in the character of a leader within the church. It has to start in the home and work outward from there. If someone isn’t leading well in a closer/small unit, how can he succeed in a larger arena?

Pastor Johnny will continue to talk about what defines a leader in the church. This person is told specifically to stay away from certain activities. Now – you may be thinking “what about personal liberty, or freedom in Christ?” That’s still applicable, but Pastor Johnny will ask you today to think about what your choices look like to another person. It could be that your actions, though allowed under Jesus’ grace, might cause someone to fall AWAY from faith! Seek Jesus first to let Him guide your activities.

Today Pastor Johnny will begin laying out the characteristics that define a teacher or leader in the church. The Bible tells us that he should be a God-honoring man, who is devoted to his one wife and family, and to studying Scripture. And studying Scripture will be of great benefit to you, too! No matter if you’re a leader in ministry or your job is something altogether different, you’ll discover how to move through this world well by spending time daily in the Bible! Let God teach you through His Word!

As Pastor Johnny begins his look into the qualifications of a church leader, you may be wondering if these messages apply to you. Well, if you’re a follower of Christ, they do! Today you’ll learn about characteristics that apply not just to the head of a ministry, but to anyone who loves the Lord and wants to honor Him with their lifestyle. You have people in your life looking to you for how a Christian should live, so learn how to lead them well!

As you’ll discover in today’s message, both men and women are to submit. While there is a divine order that God has placed on the household and on the church, each member still must give their allegiance and attention to the head of it all – God Himself! Men are called to be spiritual leaders. Women are called to submit and support their husbands. Both need to give their hearts to the Lord, and follow Him with all they have!

God wants each person to live a fulfilling and fruitful life in Him – but that doesn’t mean we each get to do whatever we want. Instead, God asks us to change our thinking, to shift our focus away from what we THINK will make us happy, to what He KNOWS will give us true joy. Pastor Johnny will talk today about the order God has put on the structure of the church, and why it’s still something to be followed today. It may ruffle some feathers, but God’s way is always the best way!

There’s more to this topic than just regulating what people wear – it’s a discussion of kindness, of showing love to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Johnny will give you some historical context to the Apostle Paul’s letter and explain why God would have led him to write these words. But Pastor Johnny will also share that the writings apply today still – because women and men are still to be set apart from the world!

It’s easy to remember to pray for family, for friends – even for the people you see walking down the street. They’re right there, right in front of your eyes and in your heart! But what about the leaders of this country? The leaders around the world? The enemies of faith, and the people who persecute? Pastor Johnny will be reminding you today to not discriminate in your prayer life. Remember to lift even the worst people up to the Lord, with a heart that reflects God’s. He desires that EVERYONE know salvation!

As you heard Pastor Johnny say, there’s a lack of prayer in our country. There’s a lack of prayer in homes, in workplaces, in everything we do! Our lives, as believers and followers of Christ, should be saturated with prayer! Pastor Johnny will remind you today to communicate regularly with the Lord. And not just by yourself – come together with other believers often to lift united voices up to Heaven!