{"id":11093,"date":"2025-03-24T20:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T01:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=11093"},"modified":"2025-03-24T20:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T01:52:36","slug":"2025-spring-essc-overarching-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u751f\u6d3b\u6240\u9700\uff1a\u4fe1\u606f\u7e3d\u89bd (15)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11093#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11093#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 1];\n\n            var trp_shortcode_language_item = trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-language' )\n            \/\/ set width\n            var trp_ls_shortcode_width                                               = trp_shortcode_language_item.offsetWidth + 16;\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.width                                  = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n            trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-current-language' ).style.width = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n\n            \/\/ We're putting this on display: none after we have its width.\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.display = 'none';\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025S_Overarching_3_ENrev01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dealing with The Great Exodus of Leaders While Moving Beyond Fear to a Better Tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Change is inevitable, yet we often resist it. The more attached we are to the past, the more fearful we become of the future. But God tells us:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHave I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.\u201d<\/em> <em>(Joshua 1:9)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Instead of fearing the unknown, we must trust that God is leading us forward. The question is: How will we respond? \u00a0How do we overcome fear with faith?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Godly Leadership in a Time of Transition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The past five years have brought unprecedented challenges\u2014pandemics, economic shifts, AI-driven changes, and political transitions. Now, a record number of leaders\u2014the highest in at least 23 years&#8211;are stepping down, leaving gaps in leadership. This disruption can cause uncertainty, but God calls us to rise up and lead with faith.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Biblical Examples of Leadership Succession<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scripture provides powerful examples of leaders preparing successors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moses to Joshua \u2013 Moses commissioned Joshua, ensuring a smooth transition (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).<\/li>\n<li>Elijah to Elisha \u2013 Elisha followed Elijah closely, receiving a double portion of his spirit (2 Kings 2:9-15).<\/li>\n<li>Paul to Timothy \u2013 Paul mentored Timothy to lead the early church (2 Timothy 2:2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like them, we must equip and guide the next generation in faith and leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Call to Action for Every Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are retiring, working, or raising a family, you have a role in shaping future leaders:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Retirees \u2013 Pass the Torch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stepping down doesn\u2019t mean stepping away. Use your experience to mentor and guide future leaders.\u00a0 Serve the next generation with Christian mentoring and discipleship.\u00a0 Prepare the next generation of leaders.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe righteous shall flourish like a palm tree\u2026 They shall still bear fruit in old age.\u201d (Psalm 92:12-14)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers \u2013 Grow in Faith and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seek Godly mentors and actively develop leadership skills.\u00a0 Do not fear the future.\u00a0 Have faith and trust in God for your spiritual growth to become the leader according to His will.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhere there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.\u201d (Proverbs 11:14)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Families \u2013 Instill Faith in the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miriam\u2019s quick thinking helped Moses become a great leader (Exodus 2:4-8).<\/li>\n<li>Eunice and Lois nurtured Timothy\u2019s faith, enabling him to lead (2 Timothy 1:5).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your role as a parent or sibling shapes the next generation of believers and leaders.\u00a0 Christian family leadership matters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Foundations of Godly Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Godly leadership is built on:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Servant Leadership<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u201cWhoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.\u201d (Matthew 20:26-28)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>True leaders serve others, following Jesus\u2019 example.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Integrity &amp; Righteousness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u201cSelect from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness.\u201d (Exodus 18:21)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Honest leadership fosters trust and stability.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Wisdom &amp; Discernment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u201cThe wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy.\u201d<\/em> (James 3:17)<\/p>\n<p>Godly leaders make wise, Spirit-led decisions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Compassion &amp; Care<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u201cLet us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.\u201d<\/em> <em>(Galatians 6:9-10)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Leadership is about loving and serving others.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Perseverance &amp; Faithfulness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>\u201cSo do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.\u201d<\/em> <em>(Isaiah 41:10)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Godly leaders stay faithful, no matter the challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership is a Long Journey, Not a Sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leadership is not a quick race\u2014it\u2019s a lifelong journey of endurance and faith. It is more like an Ironman Triathlon composed of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, followed by a 26.2-mile marathon.\u00a0 Run with certainty, everyone can win the unperishable crown, just don\u2019t get disqualified. Paul describes it best:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection.\u201d<\/em> (1 Corinthians 9:26-27)<\/p>\n<p>We run not for earthly success, but for an eternal crown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join Us\u2014Return to the Lord &amp; Grow Spiritually for Succession<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We invite you to our <strong>Spring 2025 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC)<\/strong>\u2014a time of <strong>worship, fellowship, and deepening faith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s <strong>build a Christ-centered life<\/strong> together and prepare the next generation to lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to seeing you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:50 PM to 8:10 PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025 9:00 AM to 8:10 PM<br \/>Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p>\n<p>Please find our church location below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>4N550 Church Road<br \/>Bensenville,\u00a0IL\u00a060106<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">services online<\/a>\u00a0or in-person.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Evening Service:\u00a0 7:50PM \u2013 9:00PM<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Morning Service:\u00a0 10:50AM \u2013 12:00Noon<\/p>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon Service:\u00a0 1:30PM \u2013 2:40PM<\/p>\n<p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-1\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (13) <\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (14) <\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-1\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"524\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025S_Overarching_1_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025S_Overarching_1_EN.jpg 624w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025S_Overarching_1_EN-300x252.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025S_Overarching_1_EN-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-2\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"352\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025S_Overarching_2_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025S_Overarching_2_EN.jpg 624w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025S_Overarching_2_EN-300x169.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025S_Overarching_2_EN-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"button\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b> More to come<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/physical-wellness\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Physical Wellness<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/peace-and-love\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Peace &#038; Love<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/college-and-career\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>College &amp; Career<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/truth-about-god\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Truth about God<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/spiritual-growth\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Spiritual Growth<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/life-balance\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Life Balance<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/family-balance\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Family Balance<\/b><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\">Previous Articles (click me to show list)<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-2\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (14)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2025-spring-essc-overarching-1\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (13)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-overarching-3\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (12)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-overarching-2\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (11)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-fall-essc-overarching-1\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (10)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-spring-essc-overarching-3\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (9)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-spring-essc-overarching-2\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (8)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/2024-spring-essc-overarching-1\/\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (7)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-6\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (6)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-5\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (5)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-4\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (4)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-3\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (3)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-2\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (2)<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/overarching-message-on-your-needs-in-life-1\">Overarching Message on Your Needs in Life (1)<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dealing with The Great Exodus of Leaders While Moving Beyond Fear to a Better Tomorrow Change is inevitable, yet we often resist it. 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