I’ve found that staying closer to your critics may actually lessen their criticism. Consider these 5 ways to keep criticism in ministry away from you.
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Church Planting & Suffering – Are you Ready?
How many churches did the Apostle Paul plant? Certainly someone somewhere has done research on this. I’m sure it’s a lot. By all accounts, and however much guestimating is involved, I think most everyone would agree on this: Paul was successful. He was a winner. Sure, he took a whole lot of trouble for his…
Sabbath Rest – Saying No Leads to Saying Yes
Have you ever gone to bed and thought, “I have nothing more to do. Everything is done…” Oh, that’s right. You haven’t. I haven’t either. We live in a culture of more, more, more. It’s difficult to say no and our bodies and souls pay the price. We are maxed and overcommitted, dreaming of the next…
Young Life and One Man’s Spiritual Heritage
“You were instrumental in leading my husband to Christ. You led my Young Life leader to Christ. My Young Life leader led a friend of mine to Christ. And this friend told me about Christ. You are my spiritual heritage.”
What Makes a Great Person Great?
True greatness is seen in washing the feet of others and in dying to ourselves. So go be a great person today! Find a need and meet it.
Pastor: 5 Proven Ways to Avoid Church Burnout
Ministry leaders are especially susceptible to burnout: church burnout. If you’ve ever felt this, Pastor, you need a lifeline!