Category Archives: Leadership

Submission to Authority – Part III

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

Christians will, at times, suffer unjustly at the hands of those whom God has placed in authority over us, like the suffering Hagar experienced at the hand of Sarai. And, the harsh or immoral character of leaders should never dictate our response; rather, we should be governed by God’s Word, as we look to Christ as our example of unjust suffering. Continue reading →

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Submission to Authority – Part I

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

God is the supreme Ruler of His creation, and He has established human governmental authorities to promote law and order. This means He has delegated authority to persons and groups who serve as administrative overseers to others. As Christians, we are commanded to submit to those in authority over us, whether it is the president, state governors, local city officials, police officers, employers, parents, teachers, etc. Failure to submit to human authority is regarded as failure to submit to God, Who has placed those persons over us. Continue reading →

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Twelve Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

The purpose of this article is to provide several tools for the Christian who is struggling under a bad boss. Continue reading →

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Contrasting Good and Bad Leaders

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

A leader is one who influences the thoughts and actions of others in order to achieve a specific outcome. The Bible differentiates between good and bad leaders, between the righteous and the wicked. Bad leaders exclude God from their daily thoughts and activities and selfishly pursue their own desires, even if it means harming others. In contrast, the good leader is first and foremost a follower of God who wears a crown of humility and derives his values and strength from the Lord.

As believers, we are always to pray for those in leadership positions. Paul writes, “I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Tim. 2:1-2). Continue reading →

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Christians Paying Taxes

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

Paying taxes is a form of godliness for the believer, for we support divinely established institutions of government and believe in the rule of law (Rom. 13:1-5). As submitting Christians, we pay taxes to our city, state, and federal government. Paul writes, “For because of this [submission to government] you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor” (Rom 13:6-7). Continue reading →

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The Characteristics of a Christian Leader

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

A Christian leader is marked by how he/she serves and treats others. The biblical teaching is that one who wishes to lead must make himself/herself a servant to others. This requires a biblical mind and an attitude of humility. Continue reading →

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The Biblical Qualifications for Church Elder

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Steven R. Cook, D.Min.

The Bible states qualifications for church elders. Paul lists 15 qualifications for elder in his letter to Timothy (1 Tim. 3:1-7), and 17 qualifications in his letter to Titus (Tit. 1:5-9). The two lists differ slightly, both in number and characteristics mentioned. … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Leadership

Submission to Authority – Part III

Submission to Authority – Part I

Twelve Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss

Contrasting Good and Bad Leaders

Christians Paying Taxes

The Characteristics of a Christian Leader

The Biblical Qualifications for Church Elder

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