1. Warriors
Wallbuilders
Equipping Staff to Build God’s Kingdom

2. A Dire Situation Nehemiah 1:1-4 A new temple but no walls
A metaphor for our spiritual condition

3. Keys to the Metaphor Temple = Heart Jerusalem = Mind
Walls = Relationship with Christ
Stones = Spiritual disciplines
Gates = Eyes, Ears and Mouth
Nehemiah = Jesus and The Word

4. Build Your Walls, &… Start with an inspection (2:11-16).
Enlist help (2:17-18).
Be prepared for opposition (2:19-20).
Use the power of a vested interest (3:28-30).
Give your struggles to God (4:4-5)
Post a guard (4:6-9).

5. …Guard Your Gates! Be prepared to fight (4:16-18).
Don’t get distracted (6:1-4).
Beware of the Inside Man (6:10-13).
Set gate-keeping rules (7:3).
Don’t let down your guard (13:1-6).

6. I want you young men to bear in mind that it is the nature of a fire to go out; you must keep it stirred and fed and the ashes removed.
~ General William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army

7. More Resources www.wallbuilder.wordpress.com (My blog)
(Site for book I wrote on the topic – If you would like an electronic copy of the book – me at