Six Ways Church Staff Team Members Can Influence The Church
Does the staff influence the church more or does the church influence the staff more? Obviously, they both happen to some degree, but this question has been on my mind. … Read more
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5 Guru’s and Their Blogs
Here is a list of 5 really helpful blogs for ministry leaders. Of course, not every single day is huge – but many times they are really helpful. Thanks to these … Read more
Ask Questions Like Jesus
Jesus asked great questions. He asked large groups of people and he asked individuals. Being able to ask the right questions is a powerful teaching tool. It’s often the right … Read more
Ministry is a Contact Sport
“Ministry is a contact sport.” I’ve been in several staff meetings where I’ve heard my dad say this. I’m pretty sure he heard that someplace, but it’s become a mantra … Read more
The Importance of Handwritten Letters
I was reading in Colossians chapter 4 this morning and was reminded again about the power of handwritten notes. “…In my own handwriting, I’m sending this to you. And when you … Read more
Too Old For Student Ministry?
Whether you are a volunteer, a full time or part time paid staff person, or you got asked to fill in for a month five years ago, you may be … Read more
6 Ways A Staff Member Can Influence The Church
Does the staff influence the church more or does the church influence the staff more? Obviously, they both happen to some degree, but this question has been on my mind. … Read more
Intriguing Paradoxes for Leaders
I recently heard that there has been more written about Abraham Lincoln than any other single person in history – second only to Jesus. That is pretty impressive. In my … Read more
Leading Servants and Serving Leaders
This phrase once came to mind about the role of a church staff person. I’m not sure if it’s something I read or something that just came to me, but I wrote … Read more
The 2011 Well Wrap Up
The Well, a seminar for youth workers, has been happening each year since 2005. It’s one of my favorite ways to help encourage and equip youth ministry leaders to effectively … Read more