Jacob Schmelzer // The Leader Letter

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[Jacob Schmelzer // The Leader Letter @jacobschmelzer]

If you're a pastor or church leader this is for YOU.

Right now we're at a crossroads in the Western world.

Secularism is on the rise.

But opportunities to share the gospel have never been greater...

[Patrick Dexter @patrickdextervc]

Auld Lang Syne, a traditional tune to bid fairwell to the old year. Happy New Year from the West of Ireland!

[Clint Murphy @IAmClintMurphy]

A “Razor” is a rule of thumb that simplifies decision making.

Here are 15 Razors every person should know (a visual thread:

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I'm giving away a few Humble Lamb Bibles. Just sign up and share for a chance to win!

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[Nicky Gumbel @nickygumbel]

‘Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.’ – C.S. Lewis

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@goducksforlife Whew!

[Zachary Neel @zacharycneel]

An Introspective Bo Nix:

"I know that tomorrow the sun will come up, and the Lord will be sitting on the throne. There's more to life than college football. I'm going to enjoy my time with my teammates. As crazy as it sounds, I'm going to enjoy this plane ride home with the guys because I've had many before, but I don't know how many more I have."

[Travis Rooke-Ley @travisrookeley]

Things often come down to a few big plays and some luck. BUT. I watch football every Saturday and I’m more convinced now than ever this season that we can win a title 🦆

[Ryne Schill @ryneschill]

Bo Nix is the best quarterback in the nation

Troy Franklin is the best WR in the nation

🦆

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@randygoudeau Well said!

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@Duck_Fan_84 @UWFBopinions

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@randygoudeau Love both of you!

[Joel Stockstill @hippofloat]

Seeking the Lord and developing your leadership are not the same thing. You don’t get both by doing one.

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” - C.S. Lewis

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@danirmler 🫡

[Chad Brooks 🚢 | #ProductivePastor @revchadbrooks]

Call me crazy, but if you are in a small church (and 70% of churches are), and don't really have great tech, you probably shouldn't livestream worship.

Start a podcast. Post sermons, and share stories. It'll do a better job of what you actually think your livestream is doing.

[Jacob Schmelzer // The Leader Letter @jacobschmelzer]

@knawledje Doing it right now! 🤣

[Joel Stockstill @hippofloat]

The day of “build it and they will come” has ended. The day of “show me how to follow Jesus” has come. Somewhere along the line the gathering became the goal and not the vehicle of celebration for effective discipleship.

[Allie Beth Stuckey @conservmillen]

Sometimes I’m just overwhelmed by how unbelievably good the gospel is

[Luke Simmons @lukedsimmons]

Pastors must always be authentic, but not always transparent

Authenticity = people experiencing the TRUE you — required in every interaction

Transparency = people experiencing the FULL you — only given when appropriate & wise

Inauthenticity or over-transparency are dangerous