Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? Are they not the ones who are slandering the noble name of him to whom you belong?

If you really keep the ...

Topics:	Community, Compassion, Fellowship, Intercession, Poor, Social justice
Filters:	Children's ministry, Deacon, Elder, Homelessness, Outreach, Pastor, Social justice
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	James 2:5-10, James 2:12-13
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

A couple of years ago, I heard a tape about pastors forming a group of intercessors. The speaker noted several results of increased prayer support, including more converts and more power in the ministry. These results reportedly would surface in about 6 weeks.

For some years, I had written periodic prayer letters to persons interested in our ministry. I decided to start a new list of e-mail friends ...

Topics:	Intercession, Intercessory prayer, Prayer, Quiet time, Service, Spiritual disciplines
Filters:	Pastor, Prayer, Volunteer
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Acts 4:31, Romans 15:30
Date Added:	October 31, 2007

I encourage all church leaders to have at least a few trusted comrades-in-arms with whom they can share anything that is going on in their lives. One of Satan's weapons involves isolating Christian leaders. In 30 years of Christian leadership, there has been nothing more strengthening for me in times of warfare and difficulty than having Christian brothers to whom I could run to for prayer, encouragement, ...