What is the most foundational requirement for ordained leadership in the church? It is deep, mutual love and fellowship among the leaders themselves. If this is not the case, no quantity or quality of shepherding proficiency, or discipleship prowess, or ecclesial acumen, or liturgical expertise, or hermeneutical rigor, or counseling nurturance, or stewardship shrewdness, or […]

Abram was filthy rich. His abode buzzed and bustled with industry! He had hundreds of servants tending to vast herds of sheep, cattle, and donkeys. One day a friend stopped by to drop off some theater tickets for Abram, and as his eyes swept over the sprawling expanse of Abram’s wealth, the friend asked, “What […]