Biblical Basis for Shared Leadership in Churches
A biblical and pastoral case for shared leadership in the local church As I’ve studied Scripture and grown as a pastor, my view of church leadership has changed. I used to assume that every church had just one pastor. I thought others on staff or in leadership were assistants, but not pastors themselves. However, I’ve…
The Power of Story: What Aladdin and the Arabian Nights Teaches Us About Biblical Narrative
I’ve been reading Aladdin and the Arabian Nights lately—a collection of tales filled with adventure, wisdom, and the power of storytelling. At the heart of these stories is Scheherazade, a young woman who captivates a ruthless king with her tales, postponing her execution night after night. She understands something profound: stories have the power to…
How Immediate Obedience Shapes Disciple-Making
A Lesson from Acts 9 For years, my wife and I have emphasized the importance of immediate obedience to our children. A common refrain in our home is, “If it’s not immediate, it’s not obedient.” Reflecting on this, I believe the Lord shares the same perspective. Throughout Scripture, we see the consequences of delayed obedience.…
The Scariest Thing You Could Ever Hear
Listen to the podcast version on Spotify by clicking the image above. As Halloween approaches, we’re surrounded by images of things that are meant to scare us—ghosts, haunted houses, spooky costumes, and creepy movies. But on my way to drop off my kids at school this morning, I heard something on the radio that really…
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Joel McReynolds 