Leadership in the Church
I never thought integrity would become a powerful evangelistic tool, but here we are. On the three points of spirit, soul, and body, the Church must work to be blameless. Christian laymen (Pastors, Bishops and Deacons) must be representative examples of biblical integrity, which means being complete, wholesome, and biblically moral.
Church attendance should produce knowing the difference between right and wrong, and the development of the fruits of the human spirit. If anyone wants to provide leadership in the Church, then preconditions exist which include that:
If an individual desires to be a leader and is unable to handle his affairs, then how can he take care of God's church? A leader must not be a new believer, lest the position goes to his head and the Devil trips him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap. Sex and music should not be the reputation of the ministry.
Christ Jesus and His gifts must be the main focus of any ministry. Honor must be given to Christ as the head of the Church with One God in the Church, immortal, invisible ever present to judge the quick and the dead. The Church has always been supported by simple faith and plain truth looking to develop the highest levels of integrity and morality. Individuals who receive salvation should be taught that Jesus is the one who draws them to Himself. Those in God's household, this God-alive Church, this bastion of truth, are part of a group trained by the Holy Spirit.
With that said, one could say, but Dr. Norman, why are you still having church services in your parking lot? My response is that we are not able to raise the necessary amount needed. However, I would still be content where I am because God didn't do it and be content with the knowledge that I will never become a preacher of blank blank city.
Revelation 17:1-5; 19:7-8; 21:9, and Ezekiel 34:8 indicates that within Christendom, as this age closes, there will be only two significant groups -- the Bride of Christ and the Bride of Frankenstein. The latter would be comprised of all kinds of worldly parts clothed inside the covering of the Church assembly. Shame on the shepherds of this dark and cloudy day. They are messing with God's sheep and His temple. For your sake and your family, leave them now before it's too late.
I thank you for your continued viewing and reading. If this Blog and its contents has been a blessing to you, then I ask, with God's leading, that you consider supporting my ministry.
Pastor James P. Norman Jr.
Artesian Well Church
6031 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Church attendance should produce knowing the difference between right and wrong, and the development of the fruits of the human spirit. If anyone wants to provide leadership in the Church, then preconditions exist which include that:
- a leader must be well-thought-of,
- committed to his wife,
- cool and collected,
- accessible,
- hospitable,
- not given to his lower unsaved nature, and
- not holding to the old drug, and sexual habits, before Christ.
If an individual desires to be a leader and is unable to handle his affairs, then how can he take care of God's church? A leader must not be a new believer, lest the position goes to his head and the Devil trips him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap. Sex and music should not be the reputation of the ministry.
Christ Jesus and His gifts must be the main focus of any ministry. Honor must be given to Christ as the head of the Church with One God in the Church, immortal, invisible ever present to judge the quick and the dead. The Church has always been supported by simple faith and plain truth looking to develop the highest levels of integrity and morality. Individuals who receive salvation should be taught that Jesus is the one who draws them to Himself. Those in God's household, this God-alive Church, this bastion of truth, are part of a group trained by the Holy Spirit.
With that said, one could say, but Dr. Norman, why are you still having church services in your parking lot? My response is that we are not able to raise the necessary amount needed. However, I would still be content where I am because God didn't do it and be content with the knowledge that I will never become a preacher of blank blank city.
Revelation 17:1-5; 19:7-8; 21:9, and Ezekiel 34:8 indicates that within Christendom, as this age closes, there will be only two significant groups -- the Bride of Christ and the Bride of Frankenstein. The latter would be comprised of all kinds of worldly parts clothed inside the covering of the Church assembly. Shame on the shepherds of this dark and cloudy day. They are messing with God's sheep and His temple. For your sake and your family, leave them now before it's too late.
I thank you for your continued viewing and reading. If this Blog and its contents has been a blessing to you, then I ask, with God's leading, that you consider supporting my ministry.
Pastor James P. Norman Jr.
Artesian Well Church
Long Beach, CA 90805
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