A walk through the leadership gifts Jesus gives the church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, and shepherd-teachers. The teaching emphasizes their purpose: equipping believers, cultivating maturity, and strengthening the church so it can stand firm and carry out its mission.

A practical guide for navigating the challenges and opportunities of change in a local church. Why change is both constant and costly, and why wise leadership must help people move from “where we are” to “where we could be.” Drawing from organizational life cycles, congregational dynamics, and biblical wisdom, it explores how different types of people respond to change, how trust shapes every decision, and how leaders can communicate with clarity, patience, and courage. Listeners are equipped to test the waters, listen to resistors, work with opinion leaders, avoid common leadership pitfalls, and guide congregations at a pace they can bear. At its heart, the message calls leaders to help their people see the value of the “pearl of great price,” recognizing that while change requires sacrifice, the fruit of God-directed transformation is worth it.