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HEALTHY CHURCHES: Train Yourself
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In I Tim. 4:7, Paul said to Timothy, “Train yourself.” Timothy was his disciple that he poured his life, wisdom and experience into on a regular basis. As his disciple, Timothy was to watch and learn so that one day he could train others. In verse 11, Timothy is instructed to teach these things and to insist that everyone learn them. Discipleship is the theme of their relationship as Paul took Jesus’ command literally — “Go make disciples… and teach them to observe all things I have ...
HEALTHY CHURCH: Toxic, Difficult or Something Else
Biblically, toxicity must be removed, one way or the other, from your congregation, either through resolution and reconciliation or by confrontation and exclusion. It is not easy, nor is it any fun, but it will be necessary at times. (Remember, just because someone disagrees with you, or has a different opinion, does not mean they are toxic.) The ingredient necessary for dealing with...