Author: Dr Kevin Hall
🕊️ The Way | Christian Leadership & Theology Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:6–10; Nehemiah 8:1–9 The exile was over, but the wounds of exile were not. Jerusalem’s walls had been rebuilt, the temple stood again, yet something was missing. The people had structure without spirit, ceremony without conviction. They had returned to their land, but not fully to their Lord. That’s when God raised up Ezra—a priest, a scholar, and a reformer whose tools were not hammers or swords, but scrolls and Scripture. Ezra lived during the reign of Artaxerxes, king of Persia, around 458 B.C. He was part of the…
🕊️ The Way | Christian Leadership & Theology Scripture Focus: Judges 4–5 The book of Judges reads like a broken record—obedience, disobedience, oppression, repentance, repeat. Once again, Israel had drifted. They had forgotten the God who delivered them and bowed to the gods of the nations around them. As a result, they found themselves enslaved to Jabin, king of Canaan, and his ruthless commander Sisera. For twenty long years, fear reigned. The roads were empty, the villages were silent, and hope had withered. As Deborah later sang, “The highways were deserted…villagers in Israel would not fight; they held back until…
🕊️ The Way | Christian Leadership & Theology Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1–6 News travels fast, but pain travels faster. When word reached Nehemiah that Jerusalem’s walls lay in ruins and its gates burned, something broke inside him. Though he lived in the Persian palace—trusted, respected, and secure—his heart was still tethered to the city of God. He sat down and wept. For days he fasted and prayed, confessing his people’s sins and reminding God of His promises. That’s how rebuilding begins: not with tools or blueprints, but with tears and prayer. When the king noticed his sorrow, Nehemiah faced a…
Scripture in Focus — Luke 1:26–38; Matthew 1:18–25 Nazareth was a quiet place — ordinary, almost forgettable. The kind of town where everyone knew your business, and the smallest rumor traveled faster than the breeze. Mary lived there, engaged to Joseph, a carpenter known for his steady hands and unshakable character. Her days were filled with preparation — weaving, cleaning, learning what it meant to build a home. Then came the interruption. The angel’s voice shattered her rhythm: “You will conceive and give birth to a son.”There were no witnesses. No one to confirm the light that flooded the room…
🕊️ The Way | Christian Leadership & Theology Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 18–19 Elijah stood alone on Mount Carmel. All around him, the prophets of Baal cried out, cutting themselves, calling for a god who never answered. The air was thick with dust and desperation. Then Elijah stepped forward, prayed a simple prayer, and heaven broke open. Fire fell, consuming the sacrifice, the stones, and even the water in the trench. The people fell on their faces: “The Lord, He is God!” It was a moment of divine vindication—a prophet’s dream come true. Elijah had stood firm against a corrupt…
THE WAY-BIBLE Walking through Scripture, culture, and everyday life Scripture in Focus — Mark 9:14–29 The sound of sneakers squeaking across the gym floor used to be Jared’s escape. The echo of the ball hitting the rim drowned out the noise in his head—the yelling, the memories, the fear that one day he’d end up like his brother. But lately, even basketball couldn’t silence it all. He was eighteen—almost a man—but still sitting in high school desks he barely fit in. The scholarship had been his ticket out, a shot at something better. But grades weren’t his game. Every class…
When life leaves you bleeding and unseen, faith doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to reach. Her story reminds us that Jesus still stops for the ones the crowd overlooks. Scripture in Focus — Mark 5:25-34 The streets were crowded that day, packed tight with people pressing in on every side. Somewhere in the noise and motion was a woman who had forgotten what it felt like to be touched. Twelve years of bleeding. Twelve years of whispers. Twelve years of being called unclean. In her world, that word meant exile. No hugs. No temple. No community. Even her…
A Pastoral Training Guide on Biblical Leadership Compiled & Taught by Dr. Kevin Hall The Way Bible Ministries | www.theWay-Bible.com“Walking in Truth. Living by Grace.” Paul knew that the credibility of the gospel depended on the integrity of its leaders. In societies where power, wealth, and pleasure were idolized, Paul’s vision of humble, servant-hearted leadership was revolutionary. These qualifications ensured that the church’s influence would rest on character before charisma. We will examine Paul’s leadership philosophy set forth in the Books of Titus and 1 Timothy.
Spiritual leadership is intentionally cultivated in the school of life under the tutelage of the Holy Spirit. It is God who prepares this kind of leader. Graduates of this school of leadership become better versions of themselves. When leaders walk in submission and love for God, they model Jesus’ character (Mk. 1:37-8; Jn. 5:19-20,30). Before making his decisions, Jesus spent time in prayer (Lk. 6:12-13; Jn. 17:6-7). He understood “it was his Father’s activity and not his own that was the impetus behind any breakthrough…”[1] His entire life was spent pursuing the will of his Father (Jn. 5:30). Spiritual leaders should seek…
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Pivoting Towards Leadership Plurality Leadership challenges related to growth and maturity amongst God’s people are not a novel concept. As far back as 13th to 14th BCE, Moses (prophet and leader of the Israelites) concluded, on the advice of his father-in-law (Jethro), that the most effective way of leading his people was through a plurality of leadership. The book of Exodus provides the context of their exchange: But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out because the task is too heavy for…