Adam Bailie
@ahbailie
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slave to Jesus Christ; husband to Renee...queen of the P31 factory; daddy to Karissa, Adilyn, & Hayden; 2 Cor. 4:6-7...waste can w/ a treasure inside.
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Joined May 2009
RT @lukedsimmons: Kicked off the Lead Pastor Intensive in Denver last night with @faithfruitmin. Wonderful group of leaders. Varied backg….
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Jackpot. He is worthy of it.
“Excellence” isn’t being the best. It’s being the best you can be with the resources you have. In that way, excellence and stewardship are closely related.
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yes and amen. #pastorlife.
No matter how far up the organization ladder you rise, commit yourself to this axiom: do for one what you wish you could do for all. Pastors can't disciple every person. Business leaders can't develop every person. Professors can't tutor every student. But you can avoid being.
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But Scripture leaves no place for the “pastor” who cannot teach. After all, a “pastor” is simply a “shepherd” – that is what the word means. And shepherds must feed the flock of God (cf. 1 Pet. 5:1-4).” [Leland Ryken and Todd Wilson, Preach the Word].
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they are disqualified from the office/role of pastor/elder/overseer. Of course, some pastors may exercise all or most of their teaching ministry one-on-one or in small groups; not all will be equally adept with the larger crowd….
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Yet Paul stipulates that pastors/elders/overseers must be able to teach (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:9); theirs is the ministry of the Word and prayer. No matter how good they are at listening, hand-holding, and personal encouragement, if they cannot teach the Word of God….
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“Some church leaders, we are told, are good pulpiteers, good proclaimers, good preachers, but really very poor at pastoral care. Others are wonderfully sensitive pastors but, rather sadly, cannot handle the Scriptures very well, and certainly cannot teach or preach….
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pastors, prioritize biblically clear over culturally cute all weekend in your preaching…and then again next weekend. explain the meaning, apply it to real life, and make much of Jesus and the gospel that saves and empowers transformation. #learntolive.
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RT @faithfruitmin: Today is the final day of our February Lead Pastor Leadership Intensive. What a life-giving experience. Thank you to @….
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yes. yes. yes.
You can build a loyal church following by bashing other churches & ministries. It won't be healthy or have the aroma of Christ. But it might big, energetic, and loyal (until it isn't). Your call.
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me thinks:.pastoral imitation is biblical. pastoral impersonation isn’t. cf. Heb. 13:7.
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“Friendship doubles joy and cuts grief in half.” Francis Bacon…who has proven that math in your life? Maybe tell them today.
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RT @PhoenixSeminary: Phoenix Seminary is excited to announce Dr. David Hogg @dshogg21 as our new President! After an extensive nationwide s….
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solid analysis.
I listened to Andy Stanley's sermon from Sunday explaining the conference they hosted and their approach to ministry to same-sex attracted & gay people (and their families). Some of it was really great. And some of it was really dangerous. Some reflections on both. Stanley.
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bravo for this Biblical discernment, @gavinortlund…clear and convictional with a gospel-informed compassion. so needed.
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Gold.
What separates the best preachers from everyone else?. Regardless of background, tradition, personality, ethnicity, or level of fame, they all have something in common. The best preachers consistently close these 7 gaps:.
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Many who rightfully champion theological orthodoxy also wrongfully champion relational heresy…what we Biblically believe about God and how we Biblically treat people (especially His people) ought to be obviously paired. (Thanks @lukedsimmons for thinking this out with me today.).
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Christian, remember that every consequence that isn’t eternal hell for us is a grace…delivered in love, powerful for change, and anchored to the good purposes of your heavenly Father (cf. Hebrews 12:7-11). You are loved…even in failures.
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