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FOUR REASONS THE CHURCH HAS LOST ITS POWER

We’ve heard quite a bit in the last decade about the church’s waning influence in our culture. Many writers want to talk about generational differences, sociological trends, or cultural changes to explain why fewer and fewer Americans attend or care about church.

But I want to propose something more basic. I thought about this as I reflected on the sermon I preached last Sunday. It was about spiritual warfare and the reality of Satan’s work in our world. Early in the sermon I quoted John MacArthur’s words in a sentence that seemed to resonate with many who heard it:

Church, Leadership, LifeTrevor DeVageDecember 5, 2018church, leadership, power Comments

THREE WAYS MY TWELVE-YEAR-OLD IS TEACHING ME TO LIVE FIERCELY

Fierce is the best way to describe her. She doesn’t quit—especially when her first efforts fail. She sticks with her friends—even when they’re easily ignored by others. She speaks her mind—no matter if some are likely to disagree.

My daughter Natalie just turned 12 years old on Monday, but her fierce streak amazes and encourages and teaches me. Even as I’m asking God to help me parent her well, I’m learning from the intensity and strength I see in her. Let me tell you why.

Leadership, LifeTrevor DeVageOctober 10, 2018life, leadership, daughters Comments

LEARNING TO LEAD-EPISODE 3- SCOTT BECKENHAUER

I first met Scott in Colorado as we both stepped into a mentor group that would begin to shift and change both of us as leaders. I have always described him as the most down to earth man with the most amazing leadership. When you hang with Scott he is like any other guy on the surface. He is funny, sarcastic, loving, self-deprecating (in the best of ways), and yet he drops the nuggets of gold that you start to take notice of.

Church, Leadership, PodcastTrevor DeVageAugust 13, 2018leadership, church, character, podcast, learning to leadComment

LEARNING TO LEAD- EPISODE 1- CAL JERNIGAN

This week’s podcast is with a church leader making a difference. I’m looking forward to what you’ll hear from Cal Jernigan, longtime pastor with Central Christian Church in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Church, Leadership, LifeTrevor DeVageJuly 11, 2018leadership, learning, podcast, ministryComment

The Art Of The Hang

My friend Brook Brotzman calls it “The Art of the Hang.” If you get together with people who will challenge or encourage you, you’ll discover there’s no better way to spend your time. If you just hang with leaders who care about your ministry, your ministry will be better for it.

Leadership, Church, LifeTrevor DeVageJuly 4, 2018leadership, people, hanging out, friends Comments

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