Needed Today: A Ministry of Encouragement
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October 10, 2025Be honest: when was the last time you said something or gave something or wrote something or did something with the single motive of encouraging someone else?
Leadership
Leadership
<p>Vision, integrity, articulation, courage, and a thick skin—all are the basic requirements for leadership. Other requirements could be added; for the follower of Christ, godliness is essential. Whether in government, business, education, ministry, or the home, these six traits form the foundation of successful Christian leadership. These qualities do not come through osmosis but through disciplined study and practice, often marked by failure. However, the greatest leaders are not deterred by hardship and failure. Theirs is a high calling with deep responsibility.</p><p>If you are in a position of leadership—and chances are good that you are—you may need to sharpen your vision for the future, strengthen your integrity, and find new sources of courage. Insight for Living, by introducing you to godly leaders of the past, is committed to encouraging you in this pursuit, as well as challenging you to grow in godliness.</p>
Responding as Paul Responded
In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the affliction Paul faced in his ministry and the apostle’s responses to his weaknesses and pain.
Leading as Paul Led
Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll explain the qualities and actions that made Paul such a godly leader. Dig deep into Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonians to uncover timeless principles for effective leadership (1 Thessalonians 2). But ultimately, look to Christ as our model leader.
Preaching as Paul Preached
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this riveting account of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill (Acts 17). Learn how you, too, might become a better communicator of the truth, by knowing your audience, speaking the truth without fear, and surrendering the results to God.
A Game Plan for Facing Extreme Circumstances
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains how Paul and Barnabas navigated extreme circumstances in their first missionary journey from Acts 13 and 14. By examining their humility and maturity, you will be challenged to pursue the same.
The Jagged Edge of Authentic Ministry
hentic ministry found in Acts 13–14. Examining Paul’s life helps us to evaluate our own.
The Pleasure of Being in Ministry Together
Listen in as Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the joy, harmony, and excitement of Barnabas and Saul’s ministry together in Acts 11 and 12.
Moses’ Faith, Moses’ Choices...and Me
Listen in as Pastor Chuck Swindoll outlines the discernment, determination, and discipline it takes to follow Christ. Living for God is always worth the cost!
Obituary of a Hero
Pastor Chuck Swindoll points out that Moses is the only man in all the Bible of whom it’s said God buried. At 120 years old, what incredible wonders Moses had seen since his start as a helpless infant left afloat in a basket!
Filling the Shoes of Moses
Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from the moving account in Numbers 27:12–23 as Moses passes the baton of leadership to Joshua. Just because a good leader died didn’t mean God’s plan was finished.
