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St. Barnabas: Role Model for Christian Leadership

June 11, 2015 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

June 11 is the day Christians East and West commemorate someone who deserves a great deal more attention: St Barnabas. “Barnabas” was actually his nickname: it means “son of encouragement.” That captures his ministry quite nicely. Barnabas encouraged other people to grow to their full potential. People like the Apostle Paul. I’d read the Bible […]

Filed Under: Bible, Saints Tagged With: Barnabas, leadership, Steve Hayner

Who’s Going to Lead This Tribe?

May 13, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

Little ducks and geese know how to follow mom, and she knows how to lead them to food and safety. They have a system, and it works for them. Christians too find ways to lead and follow, whether they organize themselves into a church or a para-church, a small group or a monastery. The leadership […]

Filed Under: Community, Monasticism Tagged With: Abbot, Benedict of Nursia, community, leadership, Monasticism, Rule of St. Benedict, Tribes

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