Writings on Christian leadership and leader development by Malcolm Webber
All the kingdoms of this earth are not worth relinquishing one moment of the heaven of worshipping and serving the Lord our God. Those who truly love Him will spend their lives on this earth as “pilgrims” and “strangers” seeking no permanent dwelling place here but looking only for the city whose Builder and Maker is God.
Malcolm Webber
God draws us to Himself in the midst of the pain we experience. So we can look at it again but, this time, through new eyes – His eyes. Through His eyes it seems different. We can still recognize the pain but now we see purpose; now we see hope.
Malcolm Webber
Do not waste your tests and trials by failing them! Do not squander your temptations by yielding to them! Do not misuse your sufferings and persecutions by stumbling at them! Do not mishandle your afflictions by murmuring and complaining about them! Learn to be obedient through your sufferings. Be made “perfect” – complete and mature – [...]
Malcolm Webber
Genuine trials and tribulations should be joyfully endured, and their duration unquestioningly committed to your faithful Creator. But the loss of the Presence of God in your life should not be endured any longer than the time it takes to fall to your knees, to seek His face that it may once again shine unobstructed upon your life.
Malcolm Webber
Many times as leaders, it feels like we are giving everything to try to help others without getting much in return. It seems so unfair! But this is the nature of the Christian life – to love others and to do to them what we would have them do to us (Luke 6:31). This is the nature of servanthood. In particular, this is the nature of [...]
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John the Apostle taught constantly on love, so much so that, it was said, the people he taught grew weary of its incessant reiteration. His constant admonition was, “Little children, love one another.” When asked, “Master, why do you always say this?” his reply was, “Because it is the Lord’s commandment, and if only it be done, it is [...]
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Read this parable of the bamboo if you would serve in leadership. On the hillsides in Kucheng District the most valuable trees are often marked with the owner’s name. A common way of conveying water from the mountain springs down to the villages is in channels made of lengths of bamboo fitted one to the other. A beautiful tree stood [...]
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When He was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him… (Luke 24:30-31) To understand the nature of the church we must first understand the nature of the Christian life on a personal level. The Christian life is the personal restoration of [...]
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Every Christian goes through sufferings. This is especially true for leaders. Leaders are targets: …Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered… (Zech. 13:7) The enemies of the Gospel target leaders because of the impact a leader’s breakdown will have on many people. Anticipating the significantly increased stresses of [...]
Malcolm Webber
When reading the Bible, we need to always think about who the author was and what he experienced. What made him write what he wrote? The authors of the Bible wrote out of their life experiences. They did not teach mere theory. They experienced God. Truth was revealed and taught through their lives, not just on paper in their writings. [...]
Malcolm Webber