Tim King Leadership

Been thinking about what Intentional Christian Leaders do, how they act and what they say. If anything I have learned that leadership is a cultural thing that differs from place to place and church to church. I think there are some things that are common to all cultures. Below are just two of the things that I have noticed about Intentional Christian Leaders.  Intentional Christian Leaders step forward and challenge the status quo they question things both inside and outside the church. Inside the church because they are always looking for a way to do things better. They question both other leaders and themselves. If they question others but not themselves they could lose- in the fog of information- that vital piece of information that could usher in that next great move of God for their churches. If they question just themselves they gain nothing, but doubts. Outside the church, they look to question those in authority in their communities and hold them to the standards ...

I hate golf and retirement. Jesus said take up your cross and follow me until you are 65 then you will need to retire and take up fishing. Fortunately for me Jesus never said this. The reason for my musings and my present ramblings was a visit to my doctor, a lovely Christian woman, who made a wrong assumption. The other day I had to go to the doctor's for a check up and she referred to me as being retired and asked if I played golf. I objected and told her I was nowhere near retirement. Just because I was not active in a role within my local church she thought that I must be retired. I quickly remedied the situation by explaining that there were many opportunities to teach and preach outside of the local church. I also told her that I hated golf and was the sort of game that spoiled a good walk. In the minds of many of those in youth focused churches there is a perception that older people and their ministries are no-longer relevant. I would agree that there is a nee...