S4.E13 - Don't Miss Out

In this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 3, Pastor Daniel talks about those who did not help to build the wall. They were there. They could have helped, but they chose not to. God gives us the opportunity to join Him in the work He is doing here on earth. We can miss out on the work of God if we aren’t careful and do not put our hands to the plow. We know there is work to be done. Jesus said in Luke 10:2 “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Don’t miss out on what God has called you to do.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares about what to do when people don’t come to church to serve. Only a handful of people actually help and get involved. “We keep praying that God will move in people’s hearts and continue to make the needs known.” A look at one of the harder sides of ministry from someone who knows. 

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“Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison

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“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” - Henry Ford

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Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity…For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore. - Psalm 133:1,3

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For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica.

- 2 Timothy 4:10

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Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?  A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. - Proverbs 6:6-11

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Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.  

- Ephesians 5:15-18

S4.E12 - It Takes A Team

Pastor Daniel talks about how a great vision takes a great team to accomplish it. How you are serving Jesus and His church, matters. In Nehemiah 3 we see very clearly the importance of teamwork as Nehemiah joins together with many people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. Working alongside others is God’s way of getting things done. This is His design and His plan. We see it throughout the entire Bible. Pastor Daniel highlights the many ways this chapter illustrates God’s wisdom and purpose in teamwork. God uses us where we are with what we have to give.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares what God has taught him about teamwork throughout his many years of ministry. God will show you the people He has called to be on your team. What about a difficult team? Pastor Joe will tell you. 

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“Not one of us is as good as all of us.”  - Pastor Bruce Zachary

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“It’s not that I’m so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein

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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 40:10

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For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? - 1 Corinthians 12:12; 27-31

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“We had hundreds of thousands of people all dedicated to doing the perfect job, and I think they did about as well as anyone could ever have expected." - Neil Armstrong

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“Each of us has a unique opportunity to create something right where we are. It doesn’t require special authority or a fancy title or having the corner office…Jesus argues that the best leaders, (are) the ones who align with his vision for leadership, (who) will lead as servants who are aware of their responsibility and who answer to a higher calling.” - Clay Scroggins, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge

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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. - 1 Peter 4:10

S4.E11 - It Takes Work

S4.E11 - It Takes Work

Pastor Daniel talks about how great vision requires great work, from Nehemiah 3. In this chapter, Nehemiah and the people begin the actual physical work of rebuilding the walls around the city of Jerusalem. Praying, having vision, and planning must result in carrying out the work. By faith, we must be doers. We are blessed when we apply God’s word through our actions. Each person working on this project is listed by name in this chapter. God sees our work and acknowledges it. It matters to Him. Don’t give up!

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his thoughts on God’s design for His people to have a good work ethic. God is not going to do the work for us. He gives the vision, we do the work. It is not easy, but it is worth it. You never see the hand of God unless you keep going and move forward.

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Matt 7:24-27 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

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For God is not unjust so as to o overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. - Hebrews 6:10

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“Any interpretation of the Bible that limits God and encourages people to be lazy instead of busy in the ministry is a false interpretation and must be abandoned. If the Lord is to be pleased with us and glorified before an unbelieving world, we must hear His Word, believe it, and act upon it, no matter what the circumstances.” - Warren Wiersbe

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“A great many of people have got a false idea about the church. They have got an idea that the church is place to rest in…to get into a nicely cushioned pew, and contribute to the charities, listen to the minister, and do their share to keep the church out of bankruptcy, is all they want. The idea of work in the church — never enters their minds.” -DL Moody

S4.E10 - God Honors Planning

S4.E10 - God Honors Planning

Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of planning. Nehemiah was a planner. He had an answer for the king when he asked him what how he could help because he (Nehemiah) had prayed and thought about what he would need. The work of planning must be done well. Pastor Daniel discusses two aspects of planning: 1)Planning is biblical and 2)Planning is not God. You’ll want to listen to this episode that is jam-packed with helpful tips on how to plan. 

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his own lifelong observations on planning. God is a planner. He sets things in order. We are to follow His example. He wants us to use our time wisely, just like ants do. (Proverbs 6:6-11) Don’t be lazy! Some straight talk from Pastor Joe!

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“The presence of faith does not mean an absent of organization” - Chuck Swindoll

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“Admittedly, planning is hard work. Thinking isn't as exciting as involvement, but without it confusion is inevitable. Good leaders do their homework!” - Chuck Swindoll 

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John Piper (who wrote a whole book called Think) says, “Thinking is one of the important ways that we put the fuel of knowledge on the fires of worship and service to the world.”

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“Plans are worthless, planning is essential” - President Dwight Eisenhower

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“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” - Mike Tyson

S4.E9 - Leading from Silence & Solitude

S4.E9 - Leading from Silence & Solitude

Pastor Daniel talks about the practice of silence and solitude in leadership. Nehemiah spent time alone with God, actively seeking His presence and guidance when there might have been other things that seemed more important. This is the same battle we face as leaders, to see God Himself as the most important resource. Seek Him first.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams gives examples from his own life and ministry of how spending time alone with God has played an essential role in fulfilling God’s purpose. You are not responsible for the results of what has called you to do. You are responsible to prioritize God and listening to His voice in order to know what to do.

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“If you think that being extremely busy equates itself with spirituality, learn a lesson from Nehemiah. It is not in the rush and the hurry of activity that a person gains the respect of those around him; it is what he does when he is alone.” - Chuck Swindoll

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“You can’t building a reputation on what you’re going to do.” - Henry Ford

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“Listening is central to the development of humility.” - Dan Rockwell

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DEFINITION: Silence—staying still (not speaking), taking time to process, think, plan and pray. / Solitude — taking rest and taking time away from others

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Jesus said, “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”  (Matthew 5:6)

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“When you walk by faith and seek to lead, you will encounter the hostility of people who walk by sight.” - Chuck Swindoll

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“Sooner or later every believer discovers that the Christian life is a battleground not a playground.” - Warren Wiersbe

S4.E8 - Asking Others For Help

S4.E8 - Asking Others For Help

Pastor Daniel looks at Nehemiah’s humility in asking for help. He asked God first, he asked the king and he asked the people of Jerusalem to come alongside him to build the wall. What are the lessons we can learn about asking others for help in ministry? Why does it matter to God?

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his own experiences in recognizing his need for help and what a critical role teamwork plays in ministry. No one can do ministry alone. God has called us to be in community. We work better together. 

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“Nehemiah was quick to call for help. His favorite position when faced with problems was kneeling position.” - Chuck Swindoll

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“The filling of the Spirit is essential for spiritual leadership.” - J Oswald Sanders

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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” - Michael Jordan

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“Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people.”  - Steve Jobs

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“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.”  - Babe Ruth

S4.E7 - Persevering in Prayer

S4.E7 - Persevering in Prayer

Pastor Daniel talks about a subject that is critical to every leader—persevering in prayer. Perseverance is doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. We know that Nehemiah’s prayers to God were not answered immediately. He prayed and kept praying, through sadness and the burden for his people. God teaches us much as leaders through perseverance in prayer.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams tells the stories of his own perseverance in prayer and how God has used difficulty and delay in building his own faith and shaping him into the leader God wants him to be.

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George Muller (a great man of faith and prayer) said, “The great fault of the children of God is, they do not continue in prayer; they do not go on praying; they do not persevere. If they desire anything for God’s glory, they should pray until they get it.” 

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“Little prayer, little power, much prayer, much power.” - Rick Warren

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“God’s child can conquer everything by prayer. Is it any wonder that Satan does his utmost to snatch that weapon from the Christian or to hinder his use of it.” - Andrew Murray
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Hudson Taylor said, “Satan the hinderer may build a barrier about us, but He can never roof us in so that we cannot look up.”

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“Sometimes a failure to persist in prayer proves that we were not serious about our request in the first place. At other times God wants us to persist in prayer in order to strengthen our faith in Him. Faith would never grow if all prayers were answered immediately.” - Donald Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines

S4.E6 - Character Over Charisma

S4.E6 - Character Over Charisma

Pastor Daniel talks about the value of character in a leader. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king. This was essentially the role of a servant, but this person played a critical role for the king. The Bible has a lot to say about the value God places on a person’s character, who we are on the inside. This is a great discussion on an important subject in leadership.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares about the role of character in a pastor’s life. It’s definitely not about perfection, but about allowing God to shape and mold you over a lifetime of surrendering to His will and purpose for your life. 

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“True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person is the true measure of lasting greatness.” - Billy Graham

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I love how God chooses differently than the world would pick to raise up leaders… - Pastor Daniel

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“Character is expressed through our behavior patterns, or natural responses to things” - Joyce Meyer

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The great and legendary basketball coach John Wooden said, “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

S4.E5 - Fasting

S4.E5 - Fasting

Pastor Daniel talks about the spiritual discipline of fasting. When Nehemiah heard of the situation in Jerusalem, he fasted before God (Nehemiah 1:4). It is important to know what fasting is and what it isn’t. We know we are called to fast. Pastor Daniel talks about the correct understanding of fasting and the great spiritual value and benefit it produces in our lives. 

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams talks about his own experiences of fasting and how it has impacted his life. It has been a struggle for him as it has for most leaders. But the benefits are worth it. 

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Jentezen Franklin, in his book Fasting, says, “Prayer and fasting were a big part of Jesus’s life. Why should it be such a small part of yours? If Jesus needed to fast, how much greater is our need to fast?”

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Prayer links us to heaven and fasting separates us from earth. - Charles Spurgeon

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“Reading about prayer instead of praying will simply not do. But reading about prayer in addition to praying can be a valuable way to learn” - Donald Whitney, from Spiritual Disciplines

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Fasting is not a requirement; it is a choice. It is a vow you choose to make to pursue God on a deeper level. The entire time that you are on a fast you are acknowledging God. When you are feeling hungry, empty, and weak, you connect with God without all the clutter. -Jentezen Franklin

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The secret to tapping into the supernatural is for you to have the courage to do the natural first.” -Jentezen Franklin

S4.E4 - Our First Response

S4.E4 - Our First Response

Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of prayer. From Nehemiah 1:4-11, we read the heartfelt response of Nehemiah’s heart to what he had learned about the situation of the people of Israel in Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s sets an example for leaders of how to respond to the burdens God places on our hearts. It is a prayer packed with wisdom.

In  Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares how God has used the power of prayer throughout his 40 years of ministry…sometimes saying yes, sometimes saying no and sometimes saying wait. But God answers every time we pray. 

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Donald Whitney said, “This much we do know---Jesus prayed. Luke 5:16 tells us “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed”. If Jesus needed to pray, how much more do we need to pray? Prayer is expected because we need it. We will not be like Jesus without it.

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Chuck Swindoll  said, “Nehemiah was quick to call for help. His favorite position when faced with problems was the kneeling position.”

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Although burdens/problems can be painful at times, they can also bring passion and calling. Our concerns and cares should cause us to act!

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Tony Evans says, “You can always tell how serious people are about their belief that only God can make a difference by their prayer.”

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God can do more in one moment than we can in a lifetime!

S4.E3 - The Importance of Asking Questions

S4.E3 - The Importance of Asking Questions

Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of asking questions in ministry, seeking God’s wisdom first and also inquiring about other people. Nehemiah asked questions in order to understand what was happening with God’s people in Jerusalem. We can learn so much if we ask and take the time to listen.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his insights into the benefits of waiting on God, listening to Him and listening to others. 

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Charles Swindoll says, “A leader must have a clear recognition of the needs.”

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Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20
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If we know something, we are challenged to act.

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Can I ask you… Are you looking? Are you asking? Do you care?

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We need to be more in the moment than just rushing through life!

S4.E2 - Context Matters

S4.E2 - Context Matters

Pastor Daniel talks about the context of Nehemiah. What is happening in Nehemiah’s world at this time? What is the setting? Why does is this important? Nehemiah is an autobiography of Nehemiah’s calling to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls which are in ruins. God is restoring the people and the city of Jerusalem once again. God wants to restore us in order to use us in restoring and blessing others. God is in control, even when it doesn’t look like it.

In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams joins Daniel to share his own perspective on the context of Nehemiah and how God works in difficult situations, through His word, through the writings of others and through the personal relationships we have with brothers and sisters in the faith. 

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Pastor Craig Groeshel says, “You can never fulfill your calling in your comfort zone.” 

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“True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person—the undergirding moral and spiritual values and commitments—is the true measure of lasting greatness.” Billy Graham

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“God uses our own mistakes and the mistakes of others to humble us and give us the ability to teach others. We don’t have to make every mistake ourselves to learn what not to do.” Pastor Joe Williams

S4.E1 - Let's Study Nehemiah Together

S4.E1 - Let's Study Nehemiah Together

Pastor Daniel is back with a whole new season, a new audio podcast format and a new segment called Pastor’s Perspective. This season will be a deep dive into the book of Nehemiah. With all that’s happened in the last couple years, it is a great time to look at how God taught Nehemiah how to be a leader in the midst of troubled times. Pastor Daniel will do a teaching segment on Nehemiah each lesson, followed by an in-depth conversation for Pastor’s Perspective with his father, Pastor Joe Williams. Pastor Joe has been a pastor in Tacoma, Washington for 40 years. He has great insights to share from his years of walking with the Lord.   Join us for this exciting new season.

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J. Oswald Sanders said in his book Spiritual Leadership, “Nehemiah is one of the most inspiring  leaders in the Bible” (pg 163). 

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Tony Evans states that, “Nehemiah provides a study in great leadership” (pg 461).
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Chuck Smith always used to say “Blessed are the flexible for they will not be broken”
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“Methods are many, principles are few. Methods always change but principles never do.”

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In his book Pass Me a Brick, Chuck Swindoll said, “Nehemiah, although an ordinary man underneath, emerges as one of the most significant leaders in history. He was highly motivated to do a job for God that had many difficult circumstances surrounding it” (pg 4). 

S3.E12 - Longevity in Ministry

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 12 - Longevity in Ministry

Pastor Daniel talks with Daryl Nelson, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel of the Palm Beaches, Lake Worth, FL about longevity in ministry. Daryl started and has pastored this church for 25 years. In what ways have you been discouraged? What are some things you can do to keep your passion and love for God and people alive? Daryl shares how he was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry? No one is perfect. What are some mistakes you’ve made and grown from in ministry? How important is it to have fellowship/support from other pastors and leaders? Practical wisdom from a humble servant of the Lord. 

QUOTES:

“Because you are a shepherd of the sheep, you love the sheep. They are sheep. Some of them bite.” -Daryl Nelson

“A delay is not a denial. Keep your eyes on the Lord.” -Daryl Nelson

“May my highest height always be at the feet of Jesus.” -Daryl Nelson

“Stay on your knees. Remember that you are a sheep.” -Daryl Nelson

“You are a Christian, a follower of Jesus first. Be close to the presence of God.” - Daniel Williams

“True ministry comes from the overflow, as you are filled with the Spirit. What flows out of you ministers to the people.” -Daryl Nelson

3 MINUTE MESSAGE

THE LORD IS YOUR LIGHT by Ben Courson | Proverbs 4:18

“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.”

LINKS:

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E11 - Sending and Being Sent

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 11 - Sending and Being Sent

Pastor Pilgrim Benham, Shoreline Church, Bradenton, FL, shares about what it means to send and be sent by God. The Apostle Paul describes his own commissioning in Galatians 1:11-12,  For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. But even though Paul had an unusual calling directly from Jesus Himself, he is still led to spend significant time in preparation before he was sent (Galatians 1 & 2). Pastor Pilgrim uses the examples of Paul, Moses, David, Peter and even Jesus to discuss this “formative time”of preparation and equipping. If you’re a leader who wants to send others, make sure you are investing in training and equipping those who are being sent. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. (3 John 7-8) ‘We should be willing to go and be willing to send. Until the Lord comes.”

QUOTES:

“We should expect great things from God. We should attempt great things for God.” - William Carey, 1792

“There should be some of us who are willing to go down into the darkest places to take the gospel to the ends of the earth, yet the only way that we can possibly do that is for someone to ‘hold the ropes.’” -Pilgrim Benham

“Though Paul was greatly used by the Lord, he actually had to first be sent by the Lord.” -Pilgrim Benham

“We have to grow in the grace of God. We have to be rightly prepared before we’re used of God greatly.” -Pilgrim Benham

“We have to be dedicated to the hard, long-term task of sending people.” -Pilgrim Benham

“Let’s make sure we’re sending people well.” -Pilgrim Benham

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

BE GENEROUS by Chuck Lind | Proverbs 3:9-10

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”

LINKS:

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E10 - Organization and Structure

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 10 - Organization and Structure

Pastor David Guzik, Santa Barbara, CA talks about the leadership/ministry principles of structure and organization. God’s very character is one that is ordered and structured, even though it may not seem so from our limited human perspective at times. God has passed this character trait to us, who are created in His image. It is a principle spoken of in scripture: But all things should be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:40) God values this idea. “It isn’t so much that order and organization are requirements for progress in the Christian life. They are progress in the Christian life.” This is not talking about making an idol out of order and structure, but the simple idea that we become more like God as we become more organized and more ordered in what we do. Paul writes to Timothy in Ttius 1:5: This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order. “Order and structure were an important answer for Moses when he was overwhelmed by his leadership responsibilities.” This is an impassioned discussion from one of the most eloquent Bible teachers today. You can read David Guzik’s full Bible commentary online at www.enduringword.com or download the app. 

QUOTES:

“We understand that God is a Being of order and structure. There is nothing chaotic about God.”

“I want to challenge you with the idea that there is a limit to what we can be and there is a limit to what we can do for the Lord without order and organization.”

“Sometimes we just accept an unacceptable level of disorganization or chaos in our life.”

“You can’t organize things well until you know what you have. Do you know the resources God has given you?”

‘No inventory is truly complete. And God always works mightily through things that can’t be counted.”

“We don’t make an idol out of our organizing.”

“All order in Israel began by being centered around God Himself. That’s where order and organization begins.”

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

FAMILY VALUES by Laura Williams | Proverbs 15:16

"Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it." Proverbs 15:16-17

LINKS:

David Guzik’s Website: https://enduringword.com

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E9 - Micro Church

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 9 - Micro Church

Pastor Daniel talks with Peyton Jones, an experienced pastor and church planter in the U.S. and Europe over the past two decades. He is currently in the process of planting a network of churches in the North County San Diego area. Today’s topic is the micro church—what is it and what is all the talk about? This concept has been popularized recently by Francis Chan in his book Letters to the Church. Peyton describes a micro church as more of an outreach gathering. You go to the lost; you don’t wait for them to come to you. This concept is based on minimal ecclesiology, which is not having to have all of the trappings of a large church in order to do ministry. This is pictured in Acts 2:42. Everyday believers are released to use their gifts and calling to reach the lost wherever they are. Peyton has written several books: Church Zero; Reaching the Unreached: Becoming Raiders of the Lost Art; and The Ninja Church Planter. Find him online at peytonjones.ninja

QUOTES:

“Everybody is still just trying to reach lost people.”

“When you read the book of Acts, very little of it happens inside a building. The key is getting out there.”

“Micro church is almost like a missional outpost. It’s not a gathering in your home for a backyard barbecue. It’s going to them, to the lost, where they’re at.”

“Micro is a way of saying you’d focused on the people in front of you at all times.”

“We’re empowering everyday believers in their gifts.”

“We need to always ask, not is it a new thing, but is it a New Testament thing? And if it is, let’s get back to it.”

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

THE FEAR OF THE LORD by Jim Gallagher | Proverbs 8:13

"The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate." Proverbs 8:13

LINKS:

Peyton Jones: https://peytonjones.ninja

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E8 - Don't Miss Out

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 8 - Don’t Miss Out

Pastor Daniel talks about not missing out on what God has for you in your life and ministry. Based on 1 Samuel 1-4, Daniel recounts the failures of Eli the priest and how the Lord instructs us through failure. Eli had a clear calling by God. He was around the things of God, but he wasn’t worshipping God. He missed out on seeing God work in Hannah’s life when she prayed in the temple for a son. God wants us to focus on Him, on the Giver over the gift. We can get so busy in ministry that we neglect our relationship with the Lord. Eli was fulfilling basic duties, but we are told in 1 Samuel 3:1, 3: And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision…The lamp of God had not yet gone out. Eli was not hearing from God. We are exhorted to abide in Him. Unless we abide in Jesus, we cannot produce fruit. (John 15:4,5) Finally, don’t miss out by compromising your character. Eli made this mistake as well. He did not rebuke his sons and honored man over God (1 Samuel 2:25-30). When we sin and compromise our integrity and character, it produces death. It’s knowing what’s right and not doing it. God gives us these warnings because He doesn’t want us to lose out. Acknowledge His grace and focus your life on Jesus.

QUOTES:

“We need to learn from our mistakes. We need to have humility.”

“As John Maxwell always says, ‘We need to fall forward,’ walking in humility, because God pours out His grace on those that are humble.”

“When we come together and lead His church, this is the grace of God.”

“God is always working, but we have to be looking for it.”

“The task of every generation is to discover in which direction the Sovereign Redeemer is moving and then move in that direction.” - Jonathan Edwards

“Busy-ness doesn’t equal effectiveness.”

“Just because you’re doing good things doesn’t mean you’re doing God things.”

“The most effective way to make Christian leaders is to be one ourselves.”

“God takes sin seriously in our lives as church leaders.” 

“We will not miss out if we are able to abide in Jesus.”

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

LISTENING by Joe Williams | Proverbs 19:20

"Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future." Proverbs 19:20

LINKS:

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E7 - The Will of God

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 7 - The Will of God

Pastor Daniel talks with his dad, Pastor Joe Williams, Tacoma, Washington about how to make decisions according to God’s will. What is the process for making these type of leadership decisions? First, seek the Lord yourself. God knows your heart and he knows you are trying to do your best. You will make mistakes. Joe talks about some of the ministry mistakes he has made and how God was faithful. Asking God for His will, for peace in making the decision and asking God to close doors where we shouldn’t go. God’s will is revealed one step at a time, by faith. How is patience involved in waiting for God’s will in decision making? God is not on our time schedule. While you are waiting, you are still serving God and carrying out ministry. But you are listening. The Holy Spirit will direct you. How are others in your spiritual community involved in making decisions? Sometimes people can shed light from an angle you have not considered. Seek counsel and ask questions. Always return to seeking God yourself and listening to Him. He is “able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20)

QUOTES:

“No one wants to make a wrong decision. But even when we make a mistake, God’s grace will cover it.”

“I’ve seen God fix mistakes I’ve made over the years. Even in my weakness, He is strong.”

“if I have to make a decision by a certain deadline, I pray about it and when the time comes, I make the best decision I can.”

“You’re going to have to step out to find out.”

“God wants you constantly moving forward, a little bit at a time.”

“Once God speaks to your heart, move out. Because now God is waiting on your.”

“Let’s not get so busy serving God, that we don’t have time for God.”

“All God wants is a vessel He can work through. That’s what we are, a vessel.”

“There is always going to be something there that we are going to have to trust Him for. If we rely upon Him, that is what He wants.”

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

GOD IS A REFINER by Irene Williams | Proverbs 17:3

"The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts." Proverbs 17:3

LINKS:

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

S3.E6 - The Way God Works

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 6 - The Way God Works

Jason Sanchez, Director of House of Blessing Orphanage in Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico shares the story of how God called his family to this ministry seven years ago. They went by faith in obedience to the Lord, not knowing much else at the time. Philippians 4:6-7 has become a life verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Taking encouragement from Paul’s somewhat bumpy journey described in Acts 16, Jason talks about the way God works through life’s rollercoaster experiences in ministry. You can read more about Jason and this ministry online at www.thehouseofblessing.org

QUOTES:

“Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything.” -Jason Sanchez

“When God calls us to places, hopefully we can be a disturbance, in a good way, because God is doing something through us.” -Jason Sanchez

“There have been times in Mexico when I thought I had made the worst mistake of my life. That is the time when we need to be worshipping and praying.” -Jason Sanchez

“Even though we think God may have forsaken us, God is using those pits and valleys to mold us and shape us.” -Jason Sanchez

‘What seemed to be game-changing, life-ending, painful difficulty was only one more step to a greater and better thing that God had done.” -Jason Sanchez

3 MINUTE MESSAGE:

God Will Direct Your Path by Chuck Lind | Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

RECOMMENDED BOOK OF THE MONTH: On Being A Servant of God by Warren Wiersbe

LINKS:

The House of Blessing Orphanage: https://www.thehouseofblessing.org

The House of Blessing Golf Tournament | May 16: https://www.hobgolf.org

Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com

Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com