Everyone loves to receive gifts - I'm no exception. Recently my wonderful and incredible in-laws gifted me with a book. I had just finished reading a book, "Simple Church" by Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger, and was looking for my next book, so their timing was impeccable.
The book I am currently reading is "In Search of Timothy" by Tony Cooke. Many times it takes me a bit to get engaged with a book, to take a rapt interest in what the author is conveying, but not this book. I have been engaged from the first sentences.
I have always believed that everything rises and falls on good leadership, especially in the church. The principle is a good one, and yet today the principle has been challenged. The new principle is good leaders need good followers!
Leadership is not the whole enchilada! Follower-ship is a part of the equation as well. Leaders inspire and motivate followers, and followers encourage good leaders. Both are needed!
What kind of leader are you? What kind of follower are you? How can you help your followers? How can you help your leaders? Together we can do it!
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A place dedicated to the open journaling of pastor bill. Here you will find info, thoughts, links, and much more that are a part of pb's daily journey. So grab a cup of your favorite grind, and read and interact to your hearts content. . . all to the glory of God!
About Me
- pblowery
- Am interested in connecting all people to Jesus! Believe that the best way to do that is through relationships, and the best way to have relationships is to have conversations.
Books I'm Currently Reading
- Divine Nobodies - Jim Palmer
- In Search of Timothy - Tony Cooke
- Simple Church - Rainer & Geiger
1 comment:
This was a very thought provoking article because it challenged my Christian walked. Beleive it or not I like it, because this is a means of accountability. As a leader I can only expect to get what I would give as a follower. I have to ask myself what if my (pastor, wife, supervisor, ect..) were Jesus. How much have I given Him as a follower. The disciples only experienced Him physically for 3.5 years. They still made poor choices, challenged Him, and lost focus. My goal is to not repeat their error now that I experience Him internally and infinitely.
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