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10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Ways Christians Shou... · 3 replies · +3 points

Ron it is true that which you say. For this platform we 're to use for God's Glory. I have to often check myself, as to what I would wish to say. This is where our Lord would admonish, us t o be as sly as serpents, as harmless as doves. When we lack wisdom, we're to ask our Lord; to give us wisdom. No one knows the hearts of men better than our Lord. We are not able to fool God. He knows our hearts.
We are to be careful that we do not condemn, criticize others. We need to be sure that we do not use corrupt speech. We are dealing with souls, spirits, thoughts of people. We trust the Lord to use these platforms, to impact,men and woman, social media for the Kingdom of God's purpose.
Lord give us wisdom and understanding, allow our posts, messages etc to be used for Your Glory, in Jesus Name we pray and ask You; Amen!

10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - You Feel Led to Plant ... · 1 reply · +1 points

HI Ron;
When concerning church planting or as some may say planting churches, we have to consider the cost involved.

The Lord told His disciples they are to count the cost. For the Lord prepares us. Remember the parable of the builder and the king wanting to go to war. Both the builder and the king had to count their cost involved. There is definitely a price to be paid. It is important for us that we make absolutely certain, where the Lord is leading.

The cost is not just monetary or financial alone. There are other matters to consider, besides financial gain. When our motives just concern financial gain, we may have to check our motives. When concerning church plants; We have to be willing: - 1) To relate to their society.
2) Their social standing.

Paul said; he became all things for all men so that he would be able to share the Gospel with them, even if only one would be saved. His ministry, even cost him his life. He suffered much for the Kingdom of God.

This may mean you live in more than one culture. Which may make us participants of a dual or multi culture. We therefore may have to adopt those nations, ethnic and people groups, cultures which may be foreign to our own culture, cultural, racial background.

For there is a definite price involved. Are we prepared to give up our own kindred, nationality , family or people. When the Lord called Abraham, He told him to leave his people, country, land for the promise, which he received from the Lord. Jonah had also been required, of the Lord to leave his people and go to Nineveh. A nation, city foreign to his roots.

We need to hear specifically from the Lord, when we become involved with any church plant initiative. The price is high, which is true, yet when we act in obedience to the Lord's direction, His calling the reward is greatly worthwhile. We are not only to evangelize, we also need to make disciples of all nations. The whole earth is sure to be filled with the fullness of His Glory.

God's original blueprint, plan is to draw all mankind, all nations toward Him. When involved in church planting, we are to show our chosen community, God's Love toward them. Remember He first loved us! He also chose us, to be His representatives, (we may even say His Ambassadors;); toward their society.

There is still much to say, icw this topic. The Lord needs us to become His ambassadors, to the nations. Are we willing to pay the price? The rewards are able to stretch throughout all eternity. Remember the Lord is able to do far abundantly above that which we think or imagine. He anoints us to act as church planters. He also equips us, to fulfill the calling, He places on us, ie on our our lives. Surely the whole world we be filled with His Glory.

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10 years ago @ Ron Edmondson - 7 Things Leaders Must ... · 0 replies · +1 points

What does a leader do? The answer's in the word leader and leadership. A leader leads. He /she usually has the vision, then try to bring it to pass. Sometimes they're radical, they step out, they may fall, yet though God's Grace, they stand up. Sometimes they are controversial, yet they keep the vision.
We find different types or styles of leadership. Each leader is, & can be uniquely original