We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in him. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we are like Christ here in this world. Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear.1 John 4:16-18

When ...

Topics:	Character, Fear, Love, Love, divine, Pastoral care, Pastors
Filters:	Counseling, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Worship leader
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	1 John 4:16-18
Date Added:	May 01, 2006

We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made ...

Topics:	Attitudes, Christian life, Discipleship, Peace, Transformation
Filters:	Discipleship, Mentoring, Pastor, Prayer
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	1 John 4:13-18
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

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The Dance that Destroys Relationships
How fear affects our relationships.
1 John 4:18

A No-Losers Policy
Seven steps to win-win conflict solutions.
Philippians 2:1-7

Create a Safe Environment
Valuing others paves the way to positive relationships.
Romans 15:5-7

BONUS: Extensive Leader's Notes for background information or to use as a script.

Topics:	Accountability, Christian life, Community, Fellowship, Mentoring, Relationships, Shepherding, Small groups
Filters:	Church board, Discipleship, Family ministry, Mentoring, Outreach, Shepherd, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Romans 15:5-7, Philippians 2:1-7, 1 John 4:18
Date Added:	September 11, 2007

To be a team requires at least two things: unity in purpose and commitment to a group dynamic. In other words, it doesn't mean team if individuals merely work on the same staff as independent contractors who oversee separate domains.

We know, as followers of Christ, that biblically we are all members of one body. We are not to be isolated or in competition with each other. On the contrary, the apostle ...

Topics:	Accountability, Leadership, Reconciliation, Relationships, Team building, Unity
Filters:	Management, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd, Spiritual director, Women's ministry
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	1 Corinthians 12:25, Galatians 3:26-29, 1 John 4:18
Date Added:	November 04, 2008