Lead Like a Leader, Not a Poser

So you lied on your resume in order to secure a job, you lied to the people you work with about your qualifications, and then you go off an do a non-apology apology in a memo sent out to thousands of your employees, expecting them to back you. Are you serious?

Scott Thompson pulled the wool over Yahoo’s eyes, and they let him do it (and are still letting him do that today). Blatant lies achieved a high power position. Yes, this happens. Leaders lie and leaders pose. They fake it, just like the rest of us. But we also allow it to happen. We allow people to choose to take the easy path; to work less hard than the rest. We fail to do proper background checks on who is leading our companies and churches. We all fail. 

Yet the buck stops here when it comes to leadership. As the lead dog, the onus stands with you. There is no place for deceit in development. So what can we learn from this mess at Yahoo!?

  1. Some leaders lie.
  2. The onus on hiring is on the company.
  3. Due diligence must be met (there can be no excuses).
  4. Failed leadership must be death with, and dealt with quickly.
  5. If the top is a failure, assume the rest is as well.

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Christianity in Crisis?
Engaging a hurt world that thinks God is not good

Week 1 - If God is so good, then why do I hurt? 
Week 2 - Examples of those who who have experienced great hurt in the Bible

HURT is…
… a part of the human experience
… unavoidable
… can be used to heal

What is your story of hurt and pain?
As Christians and as a part of the Prescott Church community, we must engage those that are hurting

The Gospel of John 4 
Jesus engages someone who was hurting

Jesus CONVERSES with a Samaritan woman
What does it mean to be a SAMARITAN in those days?
What does it mean for Jesus to be talking to a Samaritan WOMAN?


Jesus SHARES TWO TRUTHS with a Samaritan woman

  1. True Worship, 1 Corinthians 3:16
  2. Jesus as Messiah, 2 Samuel 7:5-16, Psalm 110:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-7


Ultimately, Jesus provided a NEW LIFE for the Samaritan woman

Look what happens when Jesus engages the hurting, John 4:28-30, 39-42
  1. They leave healed
  2. They share the healing with the rest of their town
  3. Others come to the Lord

Being Good News in a Bad News world requires you to engage those who are hurting the most
Are you prepared to be Good News? 1 Peter 3:15


Acts 1:8
“… and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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projectcommunityus: As a church and community, we are moving a local resident affected by the fire into a different apartment unit on site. If you would like to be a part of the move, and show your love and support to the Prescott community, please show up at Prescott Church at 330p, 3000 Prescott Road, Modesto, Ca 95350.

projectcommunityus:

As a church and community, we are moving a local resident affected by the fire into a different apartment unit on site. If you would like to be a part of the move, and show your love and support to the Prescott community, please show up at Prescott Church at 330p, 3000 Prescott Road, Modesto, Ca 95350.

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Being Present in the Midst of Tragedy Thursday, April 12, was an especially difficult day for our community. A troubled man getting evicted from his home decided to take matters in his own hands and gun down the sheriff on scene and locksmith attempting to deliver the eviction notice. This did not need to happen, but it did. In the span of only a few hours, a shooting turned into a full-fledged evacuation as the suspect had automatic weapons and explosives. The evacuation and standoff lasted for hours, into the morning hours of Friday. As a church, we had the opportunity to minister to those that were displaced. We fed them, clothed many, entertained the kids and counseled the hurting. We were with them. Then… and now.  The once blossoming community of Whispering Woods seems to be backsliding to the days of the Prescott Estates, aka the “ZOO”. Thursday was evidence of this. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change can happen. But it will take you, me, this church, this neighborhood, local businesses, and a desire to transform. And it won’t work if the church stays in the building. It must go out to make real change happen.  Here are a few news stories from the Modesto Bee about the scenario and response. Church Aids Residents and Responders Church Opens Doors to Evacuees Church an Anchor for Neighborhood Most Evacuees from Shooting Neighborhood Have Left Evacuation Center Witnesses Recount Fatal Shooting Sheriffs Deputy Shot While Serving How can you be present for your community, even when there is not a tragedy?

Being Present in the Midst of Tragedy

Thursday, April 12, was an especially difficult day for our community. A troubled man getting evicted from his home decided to take matters in his own hands and gun down the sheriff on scene and locksmith attempting to deliver the eviction notice. This did not need to happen, but it did. In the span of only a few hours, a shooting turned into a full-fledged evacuation as the suspect had automatic weapons and explosives. The evacuation and standoff lasted for hours, into the morning hours of Friday. As a church, we had the opportunity to minister to those that were displaced. We fed them, clothed many, entertained the kids and counseled the hurting. We were with them. Then… and now. 

The once blossoming community of Whispering Woods seems to be backsliding to the days of the Prescott Estates, aka the “ZOO”. Thursday was evidence of this. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change can happen. But it will take you, me, this church, this neighborhood, local businesses, and a desire to transform. And it won’t work if the church stays in the building. It must go out to make real change happen. 

Here are a few news stories from the Modesto Bee about the scenario and response.

How can you be present for your community, even when there is not a tragedy?

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For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.

Hebrews 10:14

Easter. The pivotal piece to all of Christianity. Everything hinges on Jesus’ ability to conquer sin and death, rising again to glory. It is because we accept this in faith, that we celebrate Easter, Good Friday, and Passion Week.

To the Jews of old who celebrated Passover and the Day of Atonement, the idea of a once-for-all sacrifice was purely symbolic. Their sacrifices never accomplished what the sacrifice of Jesus did (Hebrews 10:4). It is because of Him, His work and action on the cross, and His triumphant victory over death, that we all can choose life. He has made the way. In Him and through Him we too can have victory.

To Him be all the glory, forever and ever, Amen. 

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I have been serving in the local church context for over fourteen years and am currently a pastor at Prescott Church Modesto, speaking into the lives of students and families, aiming to draw them closer to God and one another in sound biblical truth.

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