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Mission 1:8 WIN NOW Devotional | Keep Running Well with Guy Shafer

On the second day of our WIN NOW devotional, Associate Executive Pastor, Guy Shafer, encourages us to “Be Strong.” In this episode, look at Joshua 1:9 and learn more about our only sufficient source of strength.

Mission 1:8 WIN NOW Devotional | Keep Running Well with Andrew Bobo

On the first day of our WIN NOW devotional, Associate Executive Pastor of Practical Theology, Andrew Bobo, teaches us how to “Run with Endurance.” In this episode, we’ll look at Hebrews 12:1–2 and learn about where the word “endurance” comes from, and discover four things that help us become resilient in our faith.

A Prayer For All Seasons

Introduction:  If you could ask God to do anything for someone you care deeply about, what would you ask?  Today, we are going to look at a model prayer to pray for others and for ourselves.

A Eulogy For God

Introduction:  The psalmist tells us that God delights in the praises of His people.  In the opening section of Ephesians 1, the apostle Paul details seven specific things that God has done for every true follower of Jesus Christ.

The Mystery and The Blessing of Predestination

Introduction:  Today we are going to examine one of the biggest conundrums in theology: balancing the sovereignty of God with man’s responsibility.

Lesson 5 | What Kind of Leader Are You?

In this fifth and final lesson, Ben Lovvorn will help you discern what kind of leader you are. He will walk you through a series of questions that you can ask about your own leadership. By taking an honest look at where you are now, you can prepare to take the next step in becoming a transformational leader! To access our free, downloadable Transformational Leadership Self-Assessment Tool, visit firstdallas.org/lesson5.

Lesson 4 | Jesus, The Ultimate Transformational Leader

In lesson four, Ben Lovvorn walks us through the way that Jesus led his disciples. Not only did he accomplish much through the disciples, but He also accomplished so much in them. He transformed Peter from a brash fisherman into a bold messenger for the gospel and pillar of the church. Through Christ’s power at work in us, we can be transformed and God can transform others through us.

Lesson 3 | Herod Agrippa, A Transactional Leader

In our third lesson, Ben Lovvorn will take us to an example in Scripture of transactional leadership. We’ll study the account of Herod Agrippa’s career in Acts 12 together. Herod Agrippa offers a stark warning for us to take seriously and avoid.

Lesson 2 | Transformational Leadership vs. Transactional Leadership

In lesson two, Ben Lovvorn contrasts two forms of leadership—transformational and transactional. Defining each type of leadership is critical. This will help us understand how the world practices leadership compared to the vastly different way that Christ has called us to lead.

Lesson 1 | Imitation of Christ and Christian Leadership

In this first lesson, Ben Lovvorn explains the call God has placed on each of our lives to imitate Jesus Christ. When we do this, we become the kind of person others can confidently follow. Transformational leadership begins when our lives are transformed into the pattern of Jesus Christ.