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A Parable

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:45+00:00

What follows is a parable, beautifully crafted, by popular author, Gordon MacDonald. Since any attempt at adaptation or commentary would only detract from MacDonald’s masterful style and the calibre of this piece, I am sharing it unabridged, with permission from the publisher. Read it and be inspired. —Whaid Rose, the Artios Center for Vibrant Leadership “Once, a foolish man built a boat. His intention was that it would be the grandest, the most talked-about boat that ever sailed from the harbor of the boat club of which he was a member. Thus, he determined to spare no expense or effort. [...]

A Parablelisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:45+00:00

Who Controls Your Butter? Reflections on Spiritual Accountability

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:46+00:00

by Whaid Rose While attending a dinner, the newly elected Senator Bill Bradley asked the waiter for an extra pat of butter. The waiter replied, “Sorry, one pat per person.” The emcee overheard and demanded, “Do you know who this is? This is Bill Bradley! All-American from Princeton! All-Pro with the Knicks! US senator! Potential president!” To this the waiter responded, “Do you know who I am?” The emcee replied, “I guess I don’t. Tell me.” The waiter calmly asserted, “I’m the guy who controls the butter.” I owe full credit to the late Howard E. Butt, Jr. of Laity Lodge, [...]

Who Controls Your Butter? Reflections on Spiritual Accountabilitylisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:46+00:00

Why History Matters in Leadership

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:46+00:00

by Santiago Chavez Introduction One of the courses that most surprised me in seminary was cultural theology. The first two verses of Romans 12 erupted into my thoughts when I was informed it was a required course. Now, I am sincerely glad I took it. The course dealt with how changes in technology change aspects of culture which in turn affect our understanding of scripture and consequently our application of theology. A simple example is the advance of the automobile. Before the availability of cars, our experience of the world was limited to where we could walk, rarely beyond. Churches were [...]

Why History Matters in Leadershiplisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:46+00:00

Reaching Our Redemptive Potential: An important lesson from the life of Moses

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

by Whaid Rose I wasn’t prepared for this statement: “Moses was an amazing leader who never reached his redemptive potential.” I was half asleep, listening to religious TV, when this comment jolted me fully awake. No way, I thought. Put that on some other Bible character, not Moses. I immediately thought of all the virtues ascribed to Moses in Scripture: the man who “knew God face to face” (Exodus 33:11), and “the meekest man who ever lived” (Numbers 12:3), etc. Outside of Scripture, there is broad consensus that, among mere men, Moses is the greatest spiritual leader who ever lived! So, [...]

Reaching Our Redemptive Potential: An important lesson from the life of Moseslisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

Are You an Emotionally Healthy Leader?

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

by Kurt Lang “Be sure to secure your own mask before assisting others.” You’ve heard this instruction about oxygen masks every time you are waiting for your airplane to take off. Is it just me, or does this just rub you the wrong way, too? Hopefully you have been trained to help others and desire to put others before yourself (Ro. 12:3, 10), especially when it comes to your own children! If my child needs oxygen, I don’t want to be messing around with my own mask while my son is passing out. What kind of father would I be? But [...]

Are You an Emotionally Healthy Leader?lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

A Biblical Expedition

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

by Chinelle Flood Biblical Interpretation might be better described as an Interpretive Expedition. Why an expedition? The word “expedition” has a tantalizing ring to it. It instantly perks the senses to something far beyond a mere trip across town to the local hardware store. It hints at adventure, fills the air with spices, peeks in on exotic locations, and has treasure hunters expediting their passports. By the time a Bible student makes their way through the journey of interpretation, they will have been transported back to an ancient time, observed sacred yet living texts, discerned their purpose, touched what is holy, [...]

A Biblical Expeditionlisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

Give Thanks, Share Jesus

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

by Loren Gjesdal This is the season in which we are reminded to give thanks in everything (1 Thes 5:18). The last part of the Mission Statement of the church where I serve as co-pastor is summarized with the words, Share Jesus. Give Thanks, Share Jesus. At the Marion Church of God (Seventh Day), they go together. For many Christians, evangelism carries the connotation of going door to door handing out pamphlets or otherwise giving a gospel summary followed by an invitation to receive Jesus as Savior. For many, such efforts are intimidating and often frustratingly unfruitful. Maybe there is a [...]

Give Thanks, Share Jesuslisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

The Hope of Israel

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

Recovering the Passion, Clarifying the Issues, Praying for an End to the Middle-East Conflict (11/2/2023) This event has already taken place. Register to watch the recording (please consider giving a donation during checkout). A 90-minute webinar featuring a panel discussion surrounding CoG7’s historic view of the modern state of Israel, how this view has been reshaped over time, and the challenges of aligning our response to the present Israel-Hamas conflict with our pacifist stance and the Bible’s command to love our enemies. The panel will respond to questions submitted ahead of time. This webinar is in English, only. Register for this [...]

The Hope of Israellisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:47+00:00

Response to the Middle East Conflict

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:55+00:00

A Discussion and Time of Prayer for the Israeli-Hamas War (10/19/2023) This event has already taken place. Register to watch the recording. Whaid Rose (Artios Center Dean) and Jason Overman (Bible Advocate Editor) lead a discussion about the current Middle East conflict, including what this means for the surrounding Arab nations, the rest of the world, and the Christian community, followed by a time of prayer for peace and healing. Register for this webinar for free at https://my.artioscollege.org/en/resource/45. This webinar was made possible by donors who recognize the value of this type of resource. To help us continue to make resources like [...]

Response to the Middle East Conflictlisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:55+00:00

Leadership Context: Are You a Leader in the Church?

lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:53+00:00

by Loren Gjesdal Leadership cannot take place in a vacuum. By definition, leadership requires at least 2 people (one to lead and one or more to be led), and almost always takes place within some organizational context, whether formal or informal. Imagine, for instance, a formal context of leadership. Imagine you were hired to an executive position at Apple, such as Director of New Product Development. What are some of the questions you might have? Who is on the team? What are our objectives? What are our resources, procedures and limitations? To fulfill your new role, you would need to know [...]

Leadership Context: Are You a Leader in the Church?lisaauthor2026-08-06T21:01:53+00:00

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