The most common picture in the scriptures of a Leader is that of a Shepherd. I want you to use your sanctified imagination as you read this and relate what a man’s responsibility was to a 4 legged animal  and see the relationship with a leader in the local church. Let me remind you that leading and serving in a local church is all about […]

Yesterday, we looked at 3 basic requirements in Leadership, here below is another four. 4. KNOW THE TIME God may put a call on your heart, but there is time to move into your calling. GOD IS NEVER IN A HURRY. Don’t rush ahead of God. The bible abounds with illustrations of men and women called by God, but long periods of preparation were necessary. Jesus […]

Although I have commenced a new series, I want to share a thought with you ? Did your church celebrate Pentecost Sunday this past weekend ? For some reason we continue to celebrate Christmas & Easter, but Pentecost seems to be forgotten, in previous generations it was a major celebration in many countries. We should celebrate the birth of the Church and the outpouring of […]

I trust you aren’t groaning when you see another  John Ollis blog come into your inbox or Facebook. The reason why I am wring so much is that mentally and physically I am feeling much better (except for my left knee with the staph infection. It is often said that  one learns many things when they go to Bible College, what they don’t learn is […]