Friday, January 26, 2024

Friday's Catch: 'The Cult of Personality' And More


A growing phenomenon within the ranks of churches, large and small (but mostly large), is the cult of personality. What is a cult of personality?
The cult of personality is also a growing phenomenon in twenty-first century US politics.
VOICES: 6 signs of power hungry leaders
God-ordained public service should never be about a person’s desire for power but should arise out of a servant’s heart to meet the needs of the people they represent.

Turn It Around: Restoring Momentum Through Clarity of Mission and Vision 
Facing a turnaround situation in your organization? 'Turn It Around' provides you with the essential tools to restore momentum by redefining and communicating a clear mission and vision. Explore practical advice from a seasoned leader who has walked the path and gain actionable strategies to lead with purpose.

Gray Matters: Aging Believers Can Serve an Eternal Kingdom
A unified church valuing every generation will have a greater global and eternal impact than any anti-aging technology.

Why I’m Hopeful for the Future of Disability Ministry
Both parents and ministry leaders acknowledge the need churches have for more education and training on disability ministry.

The UMC lost a quarter of its churches — most in the South
The same area of the country that tends to be the most politically conservative and Republican-leaning was where most United Methodist churches voted to leave the denomination.

Indictments fueled extremists’ support for Trump, survey finds
The criminal charges against Donald Trump have fueled increased radical support for the former president while his efforts to paint the government and Democrats as a threat to democracy have convinced more people to distrust democratic institutions.

Singing the Truth Within
Christian singing is countercultural. Outside of church we don’t formally sing with others.....

Do Good to All People – It’s God’s Will!
Do you ever wonder about the will of God? What he wants for you and your life? Where he wants you? What he wants you to do? What he doesn’t want you to do? Where should you go? How you should get there? When to start? When to stop?

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