Focus on The Important Priorities and Agendas
Jesus teaches us about priorities and agendas in Mark 1:35-38. 35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to … Read more
MINISTRY LEADERS
Welcome! These posts are for those who serve as leaders in the local church. I’m so grateful for your ministry. Keep up the good (and hard) work! Here are some sample posts to get you started:
1. Eight Ways To Think Like A Big Church
2. Your Church Can Be Influential With These Six Things
3. 9 Indicators That Your Church May Be In Trouble
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The Spiritual Checkup: 21 Indicators You Need Revival
I am not sure of the origin of this list, but I heard Rev. Chris Ritter share them in a sermon at an event (probably 15 years ago now!) where … Read more
Ministry Leaders: Do Something “New” This Fall (Here Are 52 Ideas)
Fall is a natural break point for ministry in churches. It’s a great time to kick start ministries and other programming. It’s a great time for invitation and developing new leaders. … Read more
Six Ways Vacations Restore The Rhythm of Our Lives
Time off is invaluable. Sabbath time is a weekly rhythm you shouldn’t negotiate. Beyond Sabbath, we need extended vacation from work. Whether we take a huge trip or spend time … Read more
Eight Powerful P’s For Pursuing Your Goals
The Harvest Ministry Teams summer season is in full swing. Here is an excerpt from the Harvest Handbook, which is used by the team that is traveling to camps, churches, … Read more
9 Strong Habits for Learning Like A Hummingbird
There is a big difference between the way hummingbirds and lions nourish themselves. Lions typically hunt their prey at night. They kill a large animal, feed on it, and … Read more
How To Become A More Charismatic Leader
You can learn to become a more charismatic leader. It’s about focusing on others. Here is some of what I learned from John Maxwell’s new book, The Charismatic Leader: 21 Skills … Read more
How To Gain Leadership Wisdom For Ministry or Business
There are no shortcuts to gaining wisdom. It takes time. You don’t gain wisdom in leadership because you set out to be a wise leader, but because your goals are … Read more
8 Ways to Keep It Simple For Your Volunteers
One thing paid ministry staff can do is to keep things simple for our volunteer teams. Ministry can easily become too complex. We lose the “why” behind our serving. Take … Read more
Marriage – From Honeymoon to “The Best Is Yet To Be”
Marriage is interesting. I’m fortunate enough to have seen many solid examples of faithful marriages my whole life, including my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and members of our church … Read more