Beware the Powerful Pull of Ministry Magic
Ministry magic is looking to woo people. Ministry is rarely that. And one or two magical moments may woo you into believing it’s something you can repeat.
Facing Rejection: Five Truths To Keep You Steady
We have been called and commissioned by God, empowered beyond our own resources, and granted the privilege of caring for His flock. And yet we still struggle with fear and insecurity, and with facing rejection.
9 Ways Great Leaders Communicate
Great leaders are great communicators. Communication certainly includes making a great speech, or for pastors, delivering a compelling sermon.
Preaching Repentance: A Guide For Church Planters
“Repent” is the first word of the good news. That means preaching repentance is part of the good news! Faith and hope come as we rethink our way of life based upon what God has already done.
Church Planting DON’TS – 8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again
Some of the things I’ve learned are things I wouldn’t do again if were were planting another church. If you are planting now – or in the future – I hope these church planting don’ts are helpful.
Every Leader’s Deepest Need: Waiting For God
We all know great churches simply don’t exist without a price, nor without waiting for God. My whole life I’ve been impatient. I have often looked for ways in the past to find that golden shortcut to provide the perfect product but just not at such high a price.
Don’t Fall for This Subtle Attack by Satan on the Church
Why “I’m not gonna be like those Christians” is not going to help.
Successful Church Planting Requires Pioneers: Do You Have Any?
To launch a successful church, you are going to need pioneers. Pioneers are the people who start these things. They want to be on the ground floor. They can see a picture of what could be and are willing to do the hard work of turning vision into reality.
The Difference in Popularity and Trust in Leading People
I’ve seen leaders – whether pastors, politicians or in business – try to take people places, even worthy places, and believe people would follow because they are popular as a leader. What they really needed was leadership trust.
Does the Sunday Hustle Mean You’re Working on the Sabbath?
Sunday hustle or sabbath? Are these mutually exclusive? It feels like it. Church leaders every Sunday (weekend) hustle hard to make your ministry excellent (or sometimes, just “covered”) and when the day is done, they can see the fruit of their work, but they never sniffed at having a sabbath.
