Leaderline for FBConcord Bible Fellowship Leaders

Fellow leaders,

Thanks for making such a great difference. Following is a sequence of some good quotes, links, etc., that may be useful to you at various times in various ways. Perhaps you send an e-mail weekly to your class, or perhaps you'll find one of these fits into class dialogue from time to time. Or maybe they just challenge you. It's good to collect things like this to make points. We always want to be 'thought provoking,' then come behind it with Scripturally truth that guides the thoughts.

But before you get to those, let me remind you of the importance of our Feb. 27, 9 to 11 am (breakfast snacks @ 8:30) leadership training at church. This is a very important time for us. We will be having just three-to-four training times per year. It is vital that we think together, work together and be 'on the same page.' Thanks so much for being there unless providentially hindered. You are very welcome to bring any other class leadership personnel.


* "When we (Christians) don't have a clear sense of what makes us different, we lose our ability to make a difference." - Tullian Tchividjian. Use this one as a discussion starter about 'what is different' (or isn't) about each of you and your family.


* "It's the HARD THINGS in life that bring us to life. the biggest challenges often result in the greatest moments." -- Mark Batterson.

* Most of you lead either parents or, in some form, influencers of young people. Here's a thought-provoking 1 min, 44 sec video about the attitude we need to be encouraging, and the condition of our next generations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA&feature=youtu.be

* This could provoke a challenging discussion; it's an intriguing thought and I'm not even sure I agree in every instance: "Saying 'I love them but I don't LIKE them' is hypocrisy,self-delusion, and violates agape. 'Love covers all sins.' Prov.10:12 -- Rick Warren.


* "Surrendering to Jesus is laying down my own plans and using my life for the benefit of other people." - -- Rick Warren


* Another thought-provoking discussion starter. "If you are a Christian, does anyone see anything in your life that deserves a supernatural explanation?" -- Dr. Gerald Harris