April 1, 2013
by Paul Tautges
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It is true that loneliness is one of the costs of leadership. That has always been true. However, in addition to their own personal struggle with pride and indwelling sin, there is something in the way pastoral ministry functions in … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by Paul Tautges
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Jesus models faithful leadership when, as the Good Shepherd, He calls believers by name and safely leads us to pasture (John 10:3–11). Applying this to the local church, it is right to conclude that a good pastor leads his flock … Continue reading
February 8, 2013
by Paul Tautges
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In the biblical counseling arena we hear and talk a lot about the importance of accountability, especially in the battle for a pure mind. Therefore, I asked Dave Coats, author of the new discipleship workbook Building a Pure Life, to … Continue reading
December 13, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Broken, Yet Intricately Woven – “I have epilepsy. To God be the glory.” Aaron Armstrong’s wife Emily reveals her heart through this godly, gracious response to learning she has Epilepsy. Don Carson’s Three Secrets of Productivity and Godly Efficiency – … Continue reading
November 9, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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God’s leadership principles are the complete opposite of man’s. Consider just one. If a man wants to go up then he goes up. If he wants to climb the corporate ladder then he climbs (often stepping on a good number … Continue reading
October 31, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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It is our conviction that every Christian should be an active member of a Bible-teaching local church. As believers in Christ, we are members of His body and must discipline ourselves to be actively involved in ministry as a way … Continue reading
October 30, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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A local church is not built by one man, or even a few men, but by every believer being actively involved in ministry through evangelizing the lost people in their lives and serving their fellow Christians. A quick glance at … Continue reading
October 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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In her new book, Building a Church Counseling Ministry, biblical counselor and trainer Sue Nicewander gives 6 reasons intentional church-based discipleship is God’s intentional plan for reproducing obedient disciples of Christ. She writes, “Although we will use the terms ‘discipler,’ … Continue reading
October 2, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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It is exciting to make you aware of a brand new resource that has just been publicly released here at the NANC annual conference in Indianapolis. My friend and sister in Christ, Sue Nicewander, has authored a unique and very … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and … Continue reading
