By Bob Russell There seems to be an obsession with being creative and different among some church leaders today. Rather than being bold with the gospel, we’re bold about being cutting edge. But if we become obsessed with gaining a reputation for being cutting edge, we’ll wind up reinventing church every few years and […]
Are you willing to be buried in an unmarked grave?–Deuteronomy 34
By Bob Russell The final account of Moses’ life is remarkable. After passing the baton to Joshua and making sure Israel had a competent leader to take his place, Moses climbed Mount Nebo to see the promised land. Although he had spent 40 years of his life trying to reach Canaan, God did not […]
Leading a church is hard work
By Bob Russell “It’s much more difficult to oversee a church than to run a business.” That statement was made recently by a business executive who had resigned from an international corporation to accept a position as the administrator of a large church. Business analyst Peter Drucker suggested that the three most difficult jobs […]
