The work of congregational leadership is a complex and challenging call. Nonetheless, by the grace and prompting of God, shepherds and elders respond to this call in various ways. This response includes the commitment to mature personally and communally as disciples of Jesus Christ and to develop an understanding of personal identity in light of God's leadership. Congregational leadership also requires pastoral care, hope-filled visioning, effective governance, and above all else, practicing wisdom in all things.

In twelve film segments, Randy Harris takes you through the weirdest Gospel: John. This unbelievable story John tells is that God became man and lived among us. These claims got Jesus killed. And ever since, people who believe that claim still lose their lives. If you believe that Jesus is truly God, you believe the most daring idea of all time.