by Bill Elliff
May 11, 2022
The world takes notice of courageous leaders. The war in Ukraine is led by a man (Zelensky) who has become a recognized leader precisely because of his unselfish, but persistent courage. The Ukrainian people are winning battles that, on paper, they should not be winning. Their leader is courageous, and it is inspiring them to be the same.
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by Bill Elliff
May 04, 2022
God created men and women in His image. We have been fearfully and wonderfully made with amazing uniqueness and abilities. But none of us were designed to run without God. Millions have tried, with disastrous results. But when a man--particularly a leader--relies upon God with simple, consistent dependency, he discovers that God is waiting to lead him and those who follow him with amazing clarity.
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by Bill Elliff
April 19, 2022
Every leader has seasons of opposition. Sometimes it is a recognizable, external enemy. But the worst pain of leadership is when your own people turn against you. This is made even worse when they come against you regarding things that are not true. When you have done right, but others do not understand.
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by Bill Elliff
April 11, 2022
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by Bill Elliff
March 29, 2022
It is in the heart of many of us to lead. There is a longing inside of us to help people move forward. If our motivations are right and this is not just for selfish gain or human recognition, it is usually a desire that is placed there by none other than God Himself.
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by Bill Elliff
March 17, 2022
The responsibility for a leader is heavy. A leader affects not only himself, but everyone in their down line. This is why God gives such strong instructions for those who serve others as leaders.
God knew that Israel would want a king once they entered the Promised Land. Before they crossed the Jordan, He gave instructions about the nature and the character of those who would lead them in Deuteronomy 17.
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by Bill Elliff
March 12, 2021
In the work of God, there are always those who oppose. I have watched countless churches plateau and die because of a man or group of men who fought God's work.
But it is critical for God's leaders to know the source of such opposition. It is always pride that leads to control.
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by Bill Elliff
July 10, 2020
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by Bill Elliff
July 01, 2020
There are many responsibilities outlined in a pastor's job description. But there is one that stands above all the rest: He is to be a student and communicator of God's Word to his people.
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by Bill Elliff
June 11, 2020
God, in every age, has needed prophets. One of the great mercies of God is that He has always raised up His needed men, called by Him and equipped by Him to speak His word to His people. And as darkness increases in a nation, He needs them all the more.
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by Bill Elliff
April 21, 2020
It's a simple sentence, but profoundly telling. It was the reason a young shepherd named David became the greatest King Israel ever knew. It was why God would entrust such responsibility into his hands. And, It's the necessary essential of all great leaders.
And David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. (2 Samuel 5:12)
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by Bill Elliff
April 20, 2020
God honors men who depend upon Him. Study the early life of the young King David. You will find him overwhelmed with the magnitude of his task and continually crying out to God for leadership. His dependence allowed God Himself to lead through him.
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