Time with God each day is like fresh bread. It nourishes, it revives, it sustains. The Word helps us to remain faithful, continuously keeps our eyes toward heaven and keeps us steady. Digging into the God inspired and life giving Scripture is more than just reading – it’s engaging with God’s Spirit and allowing it … Read more
Every team could use more effectiveness, productivity, and growth all while spending less money. Here are 7 ways any leader can help move their team forward – and it won’t cost a penny. Expectation – Expectation is the key to getting the best performance from your volunteers and staff. Setting expectations and following through with them are important. Start … Read more
I have been in many churches over the years. I have visited established churches – churches that have been around for many decades. And I have also been in several young church plants. Over the years, I have found myself saying that a church plant can learn a lot from an established church. But, an established church … Read more
Developing volunteers in ministry is different that hiring and developing church staff. The main difference between them being volunteers receive no monetary compensation. This creates a different level of invitation and connection. The church needs people who feel called to serve in specific areas of ministry. But the church leadership also needs to help make … Read more
Pastors and Ministry Leaders – they are all ages and with each age group brings a unique perspective. I met with a 20 something pastor this week – I heard lots of great, enthusiastic stories about ministry, leadership, dreams and potential. Last month, I had lunch with an 80 year old pastor who is still serving … Read more
The idea of blessing is powerful in the Old Testament. Issac blessed Jacob. Even though Jacob tricked Isaac into thinking he was his older brother, Issac couldn’t take the blessing back. He had given it to Jacob and it was done (Genesis 27). When Jacob was older, he blessed Joseph’s two sons. Much to Joseph’s … Read more
Time change weeks come around twice a year to the dismay of practically everyone. I always read the stories about why it should stop. While I’m not passionate about that, I realize that the older I get, the more I notice the time change. I takes me about a week to get back to a … Read more
Hear God’s word. Then do something with the word. Accept it. Embrace it. Apply it. Watch the transformative power of God’s word work in your heart. But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. James 1:22 Our lives have seasons that relate to each example in the parable of the … Read more
Want to start living a life of value with more joy? Make yourself 100% available to God. Dwight Moody is credited as saying, “The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully consecrated to him. By God’s help, I aim to be that man.” How is your commitment to worship, … Read more
About a year and a half ago, we kicked off the Worship Leader Toolbox. What was basically a blog post category, spun out to become a whole new wave of ministry resources for worship leaders. Tucked away in the categories section of the WordPress blog was an idea of a list of resources called a … Read more