- How can we schedule a workshop or seminar?
- Where can I find more information on the lessons?
- Why are you focused on Christian
leaders?
- Who can benefit from these study materials?
- What is critical thinking?
- When is the best time to study
about Christian leadership?
Before scheduling a workshop or seminar, spend time in prayer to God that this will be useful to grow your relationship with Him, that you desire to seek His purpose and serve His. Too often we ask God to bless our will, when in fact we should be submitting to His
will rather than our own desires. After you have prayed and feel lead to develop your leadership knowledge and skills then contact me by e-mail, telephone, or post. We can discuss your situation and develop a workshop that fits your needs. Look at the study descriptions. Some studies, such as the Whole Armor Series, is best suited to a 3-day workshop. Strategic Planning requires four 2-day sessions over
several months. Again, first pray and discuss with other believers. Then, we can discuss details for scheduling.
Much of the lesson material contained on this website. However, I have prepared lesson guides for use in class settings. Contact me and I will send sample lessons. Please note this is copyrighted material. This is done to maintain quality control on the lessons. Many of the strategic concepts could be taken out of context for uses other that the original purpose. All of this material is under the subjection of God's infallible Word. This material is constantly reviewed to ensure it is firmly grounded in the Biblical truth.
This material is focused on developing Christian leadership. It is not intended solely for professional clergy such as pastors, ministers, and missionaries. Every person
is leading someone. For good or ill, others are observing and striving to imitate each of us. This is an awesome responsibility. So, if you are a Christian, then you are a Christian Leader! Some people seem to have been born with an apparent natural charisma that inspires others. However, most leaders must study and learn methods and means to project their values and character to others. NPM is not focused on a group of leaders as much as presenting leadership to every Christian so their effective witness is enhanced to the glory of the Father.
I am convinced that everyone benefits from study. Education is a good thing. However, these lessons are designed for the committed Christian. It is really a focus on discipleship rather than evangelism. As individual devotional studies are developed, I hope they can inspire others to desire a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the Father. However, much of NoblePurpose is intended to drive Christian believers to open themselves up to God's Holy Spirit through prayer and Bible study, so their spirits are transformed. Then evangelism is a spiritual fruit that grows from a mature spiritual relationship with God.
There is an entire lesson on this topic. In fact, it is the first lesson of the Whole Armor Series. To define critical thinking briefly, it is how we should think rather that what we are to think about anything. It is also called inductive reasoning. Critical thinkers ask hard questions when they study a subject. They ask who, what, when, where, why, how? It can make us uncomfortable. Teachers may not like to be questioned. Students may find it easier to just be told "do this." However, when circumstances change and challenges arise the critical thinker is equipped to deal with the issue because they know they really believe what they believe believe is really real. Which Dr. Del Tackett of the Truth Project said is the key evidence of faith. We are empowered to weather the harshest storms of life when we why something is the way it is. Paul encouraged Timothy to "Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 Paul was telling Timothy to be a critical thinker.
The best time is when you realize that as a Christian you are a leader.
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