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Prodigal:\u00a0 It should not be too much longer.<\/p>\n

Me:\u00a0 It seems we have been waiting for this speaker for awhile.<\/p>\n

Prodigal:\u00a0 I wonder what is taking so long?<\/p>\n

Me:\u00a0 He could be as nervous as a fly in a glue pot.<\/p>\n

Prodigal:\u00a0 That would explain the delay, and we do have time for you to share then.<\/p>\n

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This is from the book Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders<\/p>\n

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If the world is to hear the church’s voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial.\u00a0 Authoritative, because people desire leaders who know were they are going and are confident of getting there.\u00a0 Spiritual, because without a strong relationship to God, even the most attractive and competent person cannot lead people to God.\u00a0 Sacrificial, because this follows the model of Jesus, who gave himself for the whole world and who calls us to follow in His steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To lead today you need to get back to God.\u00a0 Clear your morning and just spend time in prayer with God.\u00a0 You need God and God needs to show you something.\u00a0 You can’t lead without God.\u00a0 That is getting back to basics.<\/p>\n

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Romans 6:22-23<\/p>\n

But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.\u00a0 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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