Summit View Church - CG Coach Week #8 - 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Sunday, July 26th  -  Pastor Kyle Van Tine  -  "Sorrow and Repentance"

Growing Deeper

Depression is often called the common cold of the soul. Eventually, most people catch it. Even Paul catches it. He was afflicted from within and without. Quarreling and conflict dogged him. Paul had followed God willingly into the fray of spiritual warfare and now was paying the cost of the battle. He was fearful for the church he had planted and he was exhausted with a troubled soul for the people he loved. But comfort was coming; God sent Titus. Titus’ visit is a slice of God’s comfort for Paul. His joy is doubled by the news of the repentance of the Corinthians.Paul gains strength in the well being of others and finds joy when others repent. Worldly grief weeps for our losses. Godly grief weeps for sin against God. It produces repentance.Joy and sorrow are often linked in our Christian lives. Sorrow comes when we recognize sin. Joy celebrates when repentance and spiritual prosperity are present within the church. We need to be like Paul-- other-focused and seeking the spiritual prosperity of the church body through the repentance of its members. We need to be infected by a yearning for one another’s spiritual health. To learn how to walk beside and love others to godly repentance. To support others as they join God in the battle against sin. The Christian life is a life lived before the face of God. We must strive to reflect God’s goodness in the way we grieve, mourn, comfort and repent. 

Read 2 Corinthians 7:2-16; Psalm 51, I Thessalonians 3:6-13.

Repentance means to turn around. It is a sincere decision to forsake selfish sin and to value what God desires. It isn’t self-disgust, it is sorrow.

What are your joys and your sorrows? 

How do you respond to a loving rebuke?

What are the characteristics of a trusted person who can listen to another person’s deep longings and secrets with care and love?

Is there someone you need to encourage to be strong in the battle against sin? 

Recommended reading: Side by Side by Edward Welch 

Leadership Coaching: Prioritizing with the 20/80 Principle

Today I share a leadership insight from John Maxwell's book "Developing the Leader Within You". Maxwell talks about the importance of a leader being able to accurately assess and prioritize their responsibilities. As leaders we all have numerous responsibilities and the question is what system will you use to prioritize what needs to get done and when. Maxwell suggests using the 20/80 principle in all areas of life to highlight those things that we do that are most profitable, helpful, effective and fruitful in our work, relationships, family and faith.  

• What system do you use to prioritize your work, relationships, family and faith?  

• What are the 20% of things you do with your spouse that lead to 80% of the results? 
• What 20% of your responsibilities at work actually lead to 80% of the results?   

• What are the 20% of things you do with your kids that lead to 80% of the results? 

Leadership Coaching: Integrity

Today I share a leadership insight from Summit View Church's study in 2 Corinthians. Paul is being slandered by new leaders in the church so he writes a letter to remind the church of his integrity in the face of this new accusations intended to discredit him. Paul elevates the absolute importance of integrity in our lives, our faith and in our leadership. 

• Not perfection but honesty (When was the last time you were open about your shortcomings and failures? Integrity implies honesty not perfection) 

• How is your personal integrity? (Do people trust you, confide in you, feel you are honest?)

• Is your character consistent throughout all areas of your life? (work, home, family, etc)  

What I've Learned in 25+ Years of Church Planting Leadership

Lead The Church 2014 - Day 2, Session 3 - Bruce Wesley from Living Stones on Vimeo.