Clem Walters gave this talk about men’s groups to leaders of various communities associated with the People of Praise in 1983. He explained what they are, why we have them and what makes them work well. They are a major element of community life, the living cells or building blocks of the People of Praise. The strength of a community is measured by the strength of these groups, … [Read more...] about 308. Friendship in Men’s Groups
301. Working Together as Leaders
Clem Walters gave this talk at a 1981 South African leadership conference. Using a People of Praise coordinators’ meeting as a model, he offered practical teaching on how to run a meeting of leaders and advice on why and how to make decisions by consensus. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other … [Read more...] about 301. Working Together as Leaders
221. Training Sons
In this teaching, given at a retreat for non-community members in 1980, Clem shared his experience of applying God's word to the task of training sons. He described how raising sons requires prayer, consistency, discipline and a major time commitment. Note: The other talks from this retreat can be accessed in the File Library under the title “Christian Family … [Read more...] about 221. Training Sons
203. Our Money and Work in Common
In this talk given at a 1976 Unity Weekend, Clem Walters began with potential causes for disunity: our different occupations, varying income levels, and different standards of living. He addressed a way of overcoming that disunity through a change of mind and heart about our jobs, money, and possessions. The talk included stories of brothers who put their resources totally at … [Read more...] about 203. Our Money and Work in Common
119. Servant Leadership
This Servant School talk described what it means to be a leader and illustrated the world’s faulty notions of leadership. Clem Walters described the qualities a person needs to become a consistent, effective leader for Jesus. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of … [Read more...] about 119. Servant Leadership
118. Motives for Serving
This Servant School talk described some common reasons for serving, such as avoiding punishment, getting a return favor, being noticed, etc. Clem Walters talked about serving simply out of love for the Lord (with purity of heart). Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake … [Read more...] about 118. Motives for Serving
117. Prayer, Study and Action
This Servant School talk addressed the importance of making personal commitments to prayer, study and action as a way to become better slaves of Christ and to help overcome any bondage to the flesh. Clem Walters gave practical suggestions about each of the three areas. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription … [Read more...] about 117. Prayer, Study and Action
116. Slaves to Whom?
In this Servant School talk, Clem Walters used Romans 8:1-9 to talk about how we can either be enslaved to our sinful human nature (the flesh) or enslaved to righteousness for holy purposes. He then recommended asking ourselves three questions which will help reveal whom we serve. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain … [Read more...] about 116. Slaves to Whom?
115. Work: the World’s View and God’s View
This Servant School talk contrasted a worldly view of work and service with what Scripture says. Clem Walters explained how answering the Lord’s call to a life of service leads to true joy and happiness. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. CLEM: Well, … [Read more...] about 115. Work: the World’s View and God’s View
114. The Trap of Money
Using examples from his own life, Clem Walters taught Servant School members to examine their attitudes towards riches and warned of the dangers of trusting in money and possessions. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. CLEM: This is servants’ talk … [Read more...] about 114. The Trap of Money
113. Satan’s Way and Christ’s Way
This Servant School talk described how the decision to serve one another humbly in the same way Jesus did involves one in a spiritual battle with Satan. Clem Walters used Ignatius of Loyola’s Two Standards meditation to point out that Satan tempts with riches, honor and pride, but the Lord’s way is marked by poverty, insults, contempt and humility. Transcript This … [Read more...] about 113. Satan’s Way and Christ’s Way
112. Overcoming Pride
In this 1974 Servant School talk, Clem Walters used passages from Luke 14, Matthew 4, Luke 17 and Matthew 25 to talk about overcoming pride by becoming a submissive and humble servant. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of clarity. CLEM: For anyone that … [Read more...] about 112. Overcoming Pride