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“Be Transformed” – Holistic and not Compartmental
By Dr. Scott Rodin | We are looking at six aspects of transformation as part of the Christian walk with Christ. Our first consideration is the breadth of the work that God seeks to do in us. The transformation we are seeking requires our total and complete being or it ... read on
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“Be Transformed” – Rethinking an Overused Word
By Dr. Scott Rodin | One of the most overused and abused words in our modern vocabulary is ‘transformation’. We use it to describe everything from weight loss to the effects of new kitchen cabinets. I fear that by our overuse of it we have robbed it of its radical ... read on
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DISCIPLINE #9 – The Discipline of Death that Leads to Life
By Dr. Scott Rodin | It may seem strange that the final discipline is death. Have we journeyed all this way as a steward leader only now to be asked to die? In a word, yes. The life of the steward leader does not end with death, it begins with ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader #8 – Daily Submitting our Time, Talents and Resources to God’s Work
By Dr. Scott Rodin | As leaders we are called upon to lead our people by modeling the life of a faithful steward. Here is a quick check list to see how you are doing. Time. How are you modeling balance and wholeness in your use of time? More importantly, ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader #7 – Leading a Lifestyle that Reflects a Love and Care for God’s Creation
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Everything in this world emerged from the simple combination of the human being created in God’s image, and the Garden, which was created for humanity, and humanity for it. Those ingredients are the foundation for all that exists in God’s creation: a man, a woman ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader: #6 – Pray for Eyes to See your Neighbor as God Sees Them
By Dr. Scott Rodin | When I am in a hurry I see the people God places in my path as obstacles to be overcome. I get focused on my agenda, my needs and my precious time and the people I encounter mostly get in my way. They don’t drive ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader: #5 – Choosing the Applause
By Dr. Scott Rodin | ‘Who – as a matter of deep conviction and humility – will determine your worth, the value of your life on earth?’ One of my bookmarks carries a thought that has stayed with me throughout my years in leadership: “It doesn’t matter if the world ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader: #4 – Affirming the Tension
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Is your self-image in balance? As leaders we face persistent temptations and pressures designed to knock us out of balance. Here is an uncomfortable and uncompromising question for you; what drives your self-image? That is, what are the sources that you listen to each day ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader #3 – From Producing to Bearing
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Two years ago I was confronted with the realization that I had been reading John 15 from a fundamentally flawed perspective. Take a moment and read the first nine verses, and count the number of times the words ‘abide/remain’ and ‘fruit’ are used. In most ... read on
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Disciplines of the Steward Leader: #2 – Going Deeper
By Dr. Scott Rodin | I was sitting on the beach during a family vacation in Belize, taking in the beauty of the Caribbean as it splashed its way onto the sandy shore. Children were playing along the shoreline, running to stay ahead of the waves as if chased by ... read on
