I hope your anxiety is not just so you can go back and get busy with so many things.” “Many of us are anxious to get back to normal. “What if God is taking us to a different place?” Chan shared from the balcony of his new home in Hong Kong.
During his portion, the former megachurch pastor, who recently left America to become a missionary in Asia, urged those watching to "repent" and self reflect because there's a possibility we won't go back to “church as usual, life as usual.” Or you could lead people horribly astray.Francis Chan, Leader's Check in, April, 8, 2020 | Youtube/Screenshot/Pulseīestselling author and Bible teacher Francis Chan shared some perspective for leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday by saying it's a good time to get right with God and be open to the option that God might be shifting the church away from the norm.Ĭhan was a voice among 50 other Christian leaders, musicians, speakers, and pastors that partook in evangelist Nick Hall's 10-hour lLivestream session called “Leader Check In” this week. As a disciple maker, you could make a huge impact for the kingdom of God. Think about what your tongue is capable of. If you look at your heart and find even a trace of desire for the glory and prestige that come through teaching and leading other people, take some time to let James’s warning sink in.
Indeed, James even accused the tongue of being set on fire by hell! The tongue is untamable, James said, capable of diverting the direction of our lives, producing deadly poison, and “setting on fire the entire course of life” ( James 3:6). While we can speak truth and bring life to people, he warned that our words can also cause incredible damage. James gave us a terrifying warning about the power of the tongue. The Bible takes the role of a teacher very seriously, and so should we. Remember that you will be teaching people about the Bible and guiding them into godly living. Remember that God wants us to be cautious as we lead. You don’t need motivation you just want to be better equipped. You have a message that the church needs to hear, and you’re ready to teach anyone who will listen. Maybe you’ve always seen yourself as a leader.
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