Leading the Church In and Through Economic Crisis We are leaders who can and will lead God’s people through this present storm. Trying times necessitate strong and faith-filled leaders. We know God is in control but we also know we must respond with a right leadership attitude and God’s wisdom. Real leaders make hard decisions in hard times and lead the church through. This is our time to stand in the gap with a spirit of faith and an exceedingly hopeful perspective of confidence and trust.

When you build your life and vision around God and His word, there are certain things that are unchangeables or non-negotiables. The fixed elements you build upon will keep you from changing course for the wrong reasons or allowing trends and other pressures to push you around. Know what you won’t and can’t change. 6 Pages of Notes. 9 PowerPoint Slides.

All aspects of Christian ministry arise out of a man’s belief system and his understanding of Christian Theology. In a day when all absolutes are under attack and being destroyed in the hearts and minds of this generation, there is a tremendous need to maintain sound doctrine. There is a great assurance and peace when one can point to and proclaim God’s absolutes as written in the inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God, the Holy Bible. I believe the Word of God is the inspired and infallible authority of God, therefore all that I do and all that I...

For over twenty-five years, author Frank Damazio has been a leading voice in the field of strategic leadership, providing readers with a wide array of works helpful to spiritual and church growth. In this leadership classic, Frank lays out the qualifications, preparation, testing, and function of leadership in a biblical and practical way. Recommended for all levels of leaders, The Making of a Leader will equip you and change the way you approach leadership. Also available in Spanish.

The church as we know it, Conservative or Liberal, Protestant or Catholic, is in a transformational movement. This 4 page paper talks about the 5 trends that are currently impacting the church.

To finish right should be the goal of every leader. The race must be run according to the rules established by the God who called us. As leaders, you must run your race according to the resolves to which you are committed, run according to the non-negotiables that you will not compromise under pressure, change under busyness or neglect under the routines of life. What are your never-let-go-of resolves? 13 Pages of Notes. 11 PowerPoint Slides.

In light of the current leadership disappointments, coupled with a society disillusioned toward the church and institutions, we find ourselves in a challenge of trust. Trust must be earned and then protected at all costs because without trust we have an empty leadership process. A true leader has the ability to give meaning to a crisis event and turn it into an opportunity for growth. 5 Pages of Notes.

Effective leadership requires a very special absolute ingredient called clarity. Leaders need to be clear: clear about their vision, clear about their intent, clean in their communication and clear in their actions. How clear are you leading the congregation in these times of blurriness. Clarity is maybe one of the single greatest values a leader can bring to the church. 10 Pages of Notes. 16 PowerPoint Slides.

Discover 14 tests God administers to release the full potential of those he anoints. These include the tests of motivation, time, servitude, and character. It is encouraging to know that God uses these tests to increase your capacity and strength through a deeper relationship with Him. Hardcover, 4.75″ × 6.5″, 105 pages

Why is character of such importance in God’s kingdom? In this short but powerful book, Frank Damazio explains how character can cause one to either fulfill or forfeit the call of leadership. Emphasizing moral purity, this book will deeply encourage you to prioritize integrity in your life. Hardcover, 4.75″ × 6.5″, 104 pages