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
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Welcome! These posts are for those who serve in local church worship ministries. I’m so grateful for your ministry. Keep up the good work! Here are some posts to get you started:
1. The difference between relational and presentational worship leadership
2. The seven basics of worship leading
3. Five ways worship leaders pastor
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
Seven Powerful Characteristics Of A Person Of Action
Many people will move out of the way for a person on the run; others are caught up in the wake. My activity will create a wave of success for … Read more
Having Healthy Groups Is The Best Way To A Healthy Church
The health of your church is directly tied to the health of the groups that make up the church. Suppose the church leadership board is growing in community, earnestly praying … Read more
Margin, Rhythm, Vision, and Grace are Important for Effective Ministry
I just finished a whirlwind summer – number 30 for me and Harvest Ministry. We have been traveling since June 5 and it has been incredible to see the fruit … Read more
Improve Your Life With Eight Powerful Habits of Jesus
Habits are powerful. Good, small habits each day help you become the person you want to be. Spend your days well, and your life will take care of itself. One … Read more