Claude Alexander Ministries

Utilizing the narrative of King David's appointment over all of Israel, Bishop Claude Alexander reminds us that there is usually time between God declaring a promise and when it is fulfilled. It takes time for God to produce His now, but this time stretches us and our faith. God had promised that David would be […] The post When Some Time Becomes Now first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Bishop Claude Alexander uses Joshua's battle at Ai to remind us to be laser focused on our goals—even when we are defeated. In the text, God delivers a message to Joshua for the children of Israel, who were paralyzed with fear after a devastating defeat. The people have an unfinished task of possessing the land […] The post The Power of Directed Focus first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

On his pastoral anniversary,  Bishop Claude Alexander preaches what he would preach to another pastor or anyone in leadership. Utilizing the text of Saul's decision to forgo waiting on Samuel and to make his own burnt offering to God, Alexander explores several competing tensions Saul and leaders have to navigate and negotiate. He explains that […] The post Competing Tensions first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

After one complete year of dealing with the pandemic, Bishop Claude Alexander raises the story of the disciples in a raging storm with Jesus asleep. The disciples–and us– ask in the midst of disruption, despair, depression if God cares. In the midst of chaos and crisis, Alexander says Jesus reveals that God cares–even when silently present. […] The post The God Who Is Part 3 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Highlighting the story of the leper healed by God, Bishop Claude Alexander takes a close look at the person and nature of God. In the midst of a pandemic and racial reckoning, he asks what is God’s disposition toward those society neglects, shuns, and marginalizes. He answers by showing that God takes time for us and […] The post The God Who Is Part 2 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Reflecting on the unprecedented year of COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Claude Alexander unpacks who God is as he marks the anniversary of the pandemic in the shadow of another Easter.  Jesus accepted vulnerability and became human and revealed to us more about God, and He reminded us that we can not only overcome a pandemic, but […] The post The God Who Is Part 1 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

In this sermon, Bishop Claude Alexander exams and compares two pivotal and miraculous acts of God for his people: when God parted the waters of the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to exit out of bondage in Egypt and when God separated the waters of the Jordan River so the Israelites could enter the […] The post Words Along The Way Pt 5: Red Seas and Jordan Rivers first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

As the nation remembers the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Bishop Claude Alexander focuses on God as our refuge, strength, and security. Recalling Hezekiah’s proclamation when the King of Assyria threatened to attack Judah, Alexander reminds us we should not fear when we are threatened. All we need to know is that God is in […] The post Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

From the laments of Job, Bishop Claude Alexander asks the questions: Where then is my hope? Can anyone find it? After a week when the nation faced destruction from flooding and high winds brought by Hurricane Ida, wildfires in the West, and more deaths from the pandemic, Alexander points out that we've faced many issues […] The post Can Anybody See Hope first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

As Bishop Alexander continues with this series about the life of Jacob, a question arises. How do you deal with human forgetfulness? He flushes out the answer in this sermon. Your life should be lived on purpose for God and not by the thought or lack of by humans. The timing of your actions and […] The post Words Along The Way Pt 4: Out of Sight Out of Mind first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

As Bishop Alexander expounds on the life of Jacob, he explains that to get to your next sometimes you must go back to places and people you left behind. The return allows you to confront your pride and face your fears. God causes us to go back to receive redemption from our actions and relieve […] The post Words Along The Way Pt 3: The Paradox of Progress first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Bishop Alexander uses the life of Jacob to explain how and why our lives are the way they are. God allows us to achieve and receive everything we have. God protects and keeps us because we are joint heirs with Christ. God's promises and purposes never change even if other things in our lives change. […] The post Words Along The Way Pt 2: But God first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Closing out his series on the autopsy of an insurrection, Alexander uses the words of Jesus to address how Christians are to treat their enemies. He points to truth and love as God's directive to us in how to respond to our enemies as we live out our God-created identity. He says we treat others […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 7 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

The story of David defeating the giant Goliath is the back drop for the sixth part of the series addressing the insurrection at the capitol on January 6, 2021, where Alexander looks at the impeachment trial following the insurrection and how the former president was not charged. Alexander expands on appeasement and acquiescence as contributing […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 6 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Alexander uses Pharoah's insecurity to unpack the autopsy of an insurrection. This insecurity of a king who did not know the history of the Israelites forced him to instruct people to oppress the Israelites because he perceived them as a threat. However, the midwives, who were instructed to kill the male Israelite babies, did not. […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 5.2 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Addressing how we move on after the insurrection at the capitol on January 6, Alexander says people of faith need to lead with clarity, conscience, conviction and courage. Utilizing the verses from Leviticus addressing how to treat foreigners, Alexander discusses the United States' recent history of fearing non-whites within America and outside of our country. […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 5 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

In the fourth part of the series, Alexander continues to dissect the contributing factors of the insurrection to address the issues, overcome them and reconcile as agents of healing. Using the speech of Pilate and Jesus during Jesus' trial as the background, Alexander says we need to stand up and speak the truth, remembering our […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 4 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

In the third installment of the 7-part series, Alexander uses the model of Daniel and the Hebrew boys who refused to eat the king's food, understanding that diet leads to desire. Daniel uses his place at the table for God, not for himself. We too have been placed in our positions to represent God and […] The post An Autopsy of an Insurrection Part 3 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

In the second installment on his 7-part series addressing the insurrection at the capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021, Bishop Claude Alexander provides the antidote for the spirit of lawlessness and rebellion utilizing Jesus' trial before Pilate. He says the kingdom of God is not of the world as nationalism may lead us […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 2 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Bishop Alexander compares the story of Noah and the great flood to our experience with the pandemic. God had enough with the violence on the earth. He explains, even the grace of God has a limit. God used the flood to recreate the earth and the people on it. If you have survived this pandemic, […] The post Words Along The Way Pt 1: Floods, Clouds and Rainbows first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

On the heels of the insurrection at the capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021, Bishop Claude Alexander explores contributing factors that led up to the uprising. He points to the spirit of lawlessness and rebellion that was first instituted by Adam and Eve. He says that both Adam and Eve and those in […] The post An Autopsy of An Insurrection Part 1 first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Identity is crucial for those who lead. In the realm of leadership, nothing is more important than a leader's self-understanding. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 45:1-7 NLT The post The Leader's Realization and Revelation  first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

The first imprint and impact of leadership that is experienced often is not in the classroom, boardroom or office. The first imprint is typically in the home through a mother. Scripture Reference: Proverbs 31:10-31 NKJV The post Lessons From The First Leader first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Not every leader is the one who sits in the first chair. Scripture Reference: Numbers 25:1-13 NLT The post Leading at Any Level first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

No matter how educated you are, you can still be in a position where you don't know who are. Scripture Reference: John 8:12-16 NLT The post Necessary Knowledge first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

What impressions have you made lately? Everything you do, speaks! At whatever level of leadership you are, you are making an impression. Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 10:1-10 The post A Leader's Impression first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

We like to know that we have enough to be successful before we even start an endeavor. God, who knows everything and who has perfectly plotted the course of our lives, often calls us to leadership and service without providing everything we believe we need to succeed. Scripture Reference: Exodus 33:12-23 MSG The post A Leader's Dilemma first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Not everyone who wants to benefit from what a leader proposes, actually follows in bringing what they want to pass. God is glorified when those who He called to lead, will lead and when His people follow. Scripture Reference: Judges 5:1-20, 24-27 NLT The post Not Everyone Follows first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

There are always challenges with success; but you lead knowing that the God who is the source of your success is the God who provides what you need for the challenges that come with the success. Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-16 NLT The post The Challenge of Success first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Real leadership has more to do with service than status. Great, heroic leaders, regardless of how similar or different, are remembered for what they give and for their unique sacrifice. Scripture Reference: Mark 10:35-45 NIV The post The Challenge of Heroic Leadership first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Leaders cannot afford to live or to lead while in their feelings; and the challenge of vocational doubt is real and prevalent for many leaders. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 49:1-6 NLT The post Feeling Useless first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

The criticality of leadership is not just what the leader produces, but also what the leader prevents. Scripture Reference: Exodus 17:1-7 NLT The post A Leader's Darkest Hour first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Every person who leads in anything over a period of time will encounter some type of failure. The question isn't will you fail, but how you face the failure! Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 6:1-15 NLT The post Facing Failure first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Not every leader is the one who sits in the first chair. Scripture Reference: Numbers 25:1-13 NLT The post Leading At Any Level first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

The first imprint and impact of leadership that is experienced often is not in the classroom, boardroom or office. The first imprint is typically in the home through a mother. Scripture Reference: Proverbs 31:10-31 NKJV The post Lessons from the First Leader first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

Real leadership has more to do with service than status. Great, heroic leaders, regardless of how similar or different, are remembered for what they give and for their unique sacrifice. Scripture Reference: Mark 10:35-45 NIV

There are always challenges with success; but you lead knowing that the God who is the source of your success is the God who provides what you need for the challenges that come with the success. Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-16 NLT

Leaders cannot afford to live or to lead while in their feelings; and the challenge of vocational doubt is real and prevalent for many leaders. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 49:1-6 NLT

Not everyone who wants to benefit from what a leader proposes, actually follows in bringing what they want to pass. God is glorified when those who He called to lead, will lead and when His people follow. Scripture Reference: Judges 5:1-20, 24-27 NLT

Every person who leads in anything over a period of time will encounter some type of failure. The question isn’t will you fail, but how you face the failure! Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 6:1-15 NLT

We like to know that we have enough to be successful before we even start an endeavor. God, who knows everything and who has perfectly plotted the course of our lives, often calls us to leadership and service without providing everything we believe we need to succeed. Scripture Reference: Exodus 33:12-23 MSG

What impressions have you made lately? Everything you do, speaks! At whatever level of leadership you are, you are making an impression. Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 10:1-10

While Joshua had the responsibility of leading the whole nation, he recognized the priority of his home over anything else. Scripture Reference: Joshua 24:1-15 NKJV

No matter how educated you are, you can still be in a position where you don’t know who are. Scripture Reference: John 8:12-16 NLT

Identity is crucial for those who lead. In the realm of leadership, nothing is more important than a leader's self-understanding. Scripture Reference: Isaiah 45:1-7 NLT The post The Leader's Realization and Revelation  first appeared on Claude Alexander Ministries.

The criticality of leadership is not just what the leader produces, but also what the leader prevents. Scripture Reference: Exodus 17:1-7 NLT