chad a everson on Leadership

Leadership, in the Biblical sense, is about leading like Jesus did, right?

Jesus clearly stated that “the first shall be last,” and “the least among you shall be the greatest.”

When you call a pastor, be sure that his heart is not full of arrogance. Talk to those whom he has served with to ensure that the fruits of the Spirit have been displayed in his life. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are the fruits that should be very prevalent. If not, be careful, because he may not have a relationship with the Lord. There are few, truly, God called pastors today. The wolf can slip into your church just as easily from the pulpit as he can from the pew.

Jesus said to teach in truth and love. Truth is important, but if there is no love, the truth is not in him. Without truth, the law, there is lawlessness, but Jesus said love is the most important aspect of the Christian life. When love is revealed in one’s life, truth is second nature. It is not required to be forced on those that have the love of Christ flowing out of them. If a pastor shows love, then he can accomplish much, but if a spirit of arrogance and strife is all you see, then rebuke him. If he does not repent and change his ways, then show him the door.

How much longer, oh Lord, will you allow the wolf to ravage your flock? Trinity, you are in the prayers of many Brothers and Sister across this country. May God bless you beyond measure.

chad a everson on Job Searches

He could very well be on the prowl, watch out! Do not let destruction just move from one church to another. Do your homework on prospective pastors. Some of these guys are wolves in sheep's clothing. Their calling is not of God. They seek out weak minded people to support their blasphemous cause.

Just do your research, Pastor Search Committees. Make these guys actually interview for their positions and hold them accountable when you do call them. Call their previous church and get the real story on why they left. A little bit of homework goes a long way in preventing the kind of destruction that this guy and his crew have been able to spread.

Stand firm on God's word and seek Him out, He will reveal His will to those who want to see it.

chad a everson on being Biblical

Since this blog is once again being attacked for not being Biblical, let's do this the right way.

The sinner still refuses to repent and turn from his wicked ways.

chad has been rebuked privately and publicly and members of the body are to withhold intimate fellowship through the process and procedure of group disapproval and social ostracism. Clearly, the offender knows that his action has dishonored the Lord and has caused a rupture in the harmony of the body. The goal has always been restoration.

2 Thess. 3:6, 14-15
6) But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.
14) But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15) Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Unfortunately, here we are at the final stage.

“If there is still no response in repentance and obedience, the church is to apply the procedures of excommunication as directed in Matthew 18:17 (If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to listen to the church, treat him like a Gentile or a tax collector.)”

Fellow Brothers & Sisters, my prayer is that you will reach out to this man and his family with the Gospel.