John Mott (1865-1955), Methodist Evangelist for the YMCA, wrote this test for leadership. “One should inquire of a leader whether he or she: 1. Does little things well 2. Has learned to focus on priorities 3. Uses leisure time well 4. Has intensity 5. Knows how to exploit momentum 6. Is growing 7. Overcomes discouragement and impossible situations 8. Understands his or her weaknesses.” How well did you do? What should you spend some time on? -Pastor Tim

2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?— unless indeed you fail to meet the test! Is it possible that people could wrongly assume that they are believers in Jesus Christ? To go through life thinking that they are right with God, only find out one day that they are not? Indeed, it is possible. Jesus warned of this (Matthew 7:21). Paul confirms it. He challenges us to “examine” and “test ourselves.” My greatest concern as a pastor is […]