Speaking to the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board staff last week, I read from the eighth chapter of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Paul encouraged the church in Corinth to be generous in the offering they had promised to give to the suffering Christians in Jerusalem. The Inspiration Principle. Paul inspires the church by telling the thrilling story of another church's experience.
Churches learn from one another.
We need to tell inspiring stories. The Generosity Principle. Paul calls the church to give generously, to do the really big thing. Leadership among churches includes helping congregations see the needs beyond their local communities and calling them to a bigger vision. The Shared Leadership Principle.