08 Counting the Cost

09 One Heart, One Mind, One Purpose

Do we live with one heart, one mind, and one purpose?     Paul urges us to value and guard real unity in the church. However, this can only happen when we are willing to truly die to ourselves. In this session, Mike looks at the crucial part that unity plays within a team and the importance of laying down our plans and ambitions for the greater body.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

08 Counting the Cost

What is the ‘cost’ of being a deacon?     We should always count the cost before embarking on a project to ensure we can complete the task at hand. In this session, Mike unpacks the ‘cost’ of being a deacon and how to support one another through challenging times.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

07 What About the Women?

Is our view about the role of men and women shaped by culture or by Scripture?     In this session, Mike unpacks the role that women play in a position of authority, what the Bible says about the office of a deacon, and whether women can fulfil this role.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

06 Character Not Gifting

God is more concerned with our character than our ability.    The Biblical qualifications for deacons relate to character, not gifting. In this session, Mike encourages deacons to evaluate if they feel they set a good example for the saints and how to foster a culture of openness and accountability within this.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.

05 Democracy or Demonocracy

Is the church a democracy?     Are we actively looking to find and train people to be leaders? In this session, Mike unpacks who should be recognised to serve as a deacon and the importance of governing the church in God’s way.   Four12 Global Podcasts Mike Davies serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing. Follow him on Facebook for more.