“‘My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” —Isaiah 55:8–9 (NLT)
A Leader’s Life is an Example to Others
“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 (NLT)
Working Together for God’s Purpose
“It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.” – 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 (NLT)
Our Soul Foundation
“For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NLT)
Be Diligent
“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds.” – Proverbs 27:23 (NLT)
Leaders Learn to Self-Discipline
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” —1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT)
Our Soul Foundation
“For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NLT)
Leaders are Humble
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” —James 4:10 (NLT)
John Broadus on Preaching
“Brethren, we must preach the doctrines; we must emphasize the doctrines; we must go back to the doctrines. I fear that the new generation does not know the doctrines as our fathers knew them.” – John Albert Broadus (January 24, 1827 – March 16, 1895), dubbed “the world’s greatest living preacher” by Charles Spurgeon
Leaders Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” —Psalm 37:3-4 (NLT)