Author: Chris Eller
Christ Follower, Husband, Father, Pastor, Geek, Writer, Photographer.
Should Church Leaders Model Effective Learning?
Wendy Wickham observes: Why would we expect students to learn or want to learn anything if we, as staff and faculty, don't model that ourselves? So what would that entail? What observable behaviors would there need to be?How often are they collaborating? Are people actually talking to each other? Within the department? Outside … Continue reading Should Church Leaders Model Effective Learning?
The Turning Point
I’ve always been fascinated by the turning points of history. Sometimes you know it when you are witnessing a turning point. They are usually events that grab your attention immediately, and you never forget where you were when you first heard the news. The assassination of JFK and 9/11 are two examples that come to … Continue reading The Turning Point
Turning Point
I’ve always been fascinated by the turning points of history. Sometimes you know it when you are witnessing a turning point. They are usually events that grab your attention immediately, and you never forget where you were when you first heard the news. The assassination of JFK and 9/11 are two examples that come to … Continue reading Turning Point
The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future
Mysteries of the Kingdom of God The Kingdom: Past, Present & Future Chris Eller Download Handout (pdf) Download PowerPoint (pdf) “But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory.”–1 Corinthians 2:7 The great theme of God’s … Continue reading The Kingdom of God: Past, Present & Future
Peter: the Rock
Following the vivid description of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus in the first part of Acts 9, Dr. Luke returns to the key figure and most prominent leader in the first half of Acts–the Apostle Peter. There could not be a greater contrast between Peter and Paul. One was the son of privilege with … Continue reading Peter: the Rock
When a Monster Becomes a Christian
As we saw in Acts 7 & 8, Saul of Tarsus was a harsh persecutor of the early church. Luke describes men and women being dragged from their homes and thrown into prison. Clearly, with the death of Stephen, we know that life was no longer sacred to the persecutors. Saul was the face of … Continue reading When a Monster Becomes a Christian
Change is Easy; It’s the Transition That Will Kill You!
I am attending the Equipping Institute at Group Publishing this week in Loveland, CO. Change was the topic of one of the sessons today. Needless to say, most churches can be labeled “change resistent,” and many church leaders struggle to successfully lead their congregations through meaningful change. The cause of resistance to change within a … Continue reading Change is Easy; It’s the Transition That Will Kill You!
Contenders and Pretenders
In Acts 6-8, Luke gives us an interesting look at the continual battle between the true believers in Jesus Christ, and those who are in it for their own selfish purposes. To begin, Luke describes the dramatic confrontation between Stephen, a true contender for the faith, and the religious leadership of the Jewish council, whom … Continue reading Contenders and Pretenders
A Contender
The R2R distinctive for this week describes our belief that all people are born separated from God by sin, but God in His love sent His Son Jesus Christ as their Savior. At First Family, we believe this, but unfortunately, there are many in the evangelical church today who do not believe this. Men like … Continue reading A Contender
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