Your body was crafted for sleep. When God knit you together, he fashioned your systems in such a way that they need deep rest in order to function properly. Without sleep, breakdown begins. Don’t take it from us; with every passing year, more and more scientific evidence emerges to underscore the importance of quality sleep. Study after study shows that … Read More
The Consequences of Loneliness
Loneliness has a high cost attached to it. It takes an emotional and physical toll on us. And the consequences get worse as the years go on. These are just a few of the effects of loneliness: Pastors who are lonely are less healthy. There is a correlation between health and having a strong support system. People with friends tend … Read More
Forming Your Small Groups: The Mid-Month Evaluation Meeting
As the old military saying goes, “No battle plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.” In the same way, the plans and goals you laid out so carefully for your small groups will invariably need to be re-evaluated and tweaked. Don’t be caught off guard. Schedule a mid-month evaluation meeting to check your progress. Pull your team together and … Read More
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Big News — I’ve been an Amazon fan for a long time so I’m excited to share with you that you can now find some of my best-selling resources in our own Amazon store! And with today and tomorrow being Amazon Prime Day, you’ll find some of our biggest deals ever on the site — all with FREE Shipping. Click … Read More
Leaders Seek Out Advisors
“Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.” –Proverbs 11:14 (NLT)
Bill Bright on the Importance of Fasting
“Fasting gives opportunity for deeper humility as we recognize our sins, repent, receive God’s forgiveness, and experience His cleansing of our soul and spirit.” — William R. “Bill” Bright (October 19, 1921 – July 19, 2003) was an American evangelist and Christian leader. His influence spanned the last half of the 20th century and extended into the new millennium. His … Read More
Kingdom Impact In Every Area of Society, by Lausanne Movement
Speaking at the recent Lausanne Global Workplace Forum, Michael Oh, Lausanne’s Global Executive Director/CEO, shares his heart about the movement’s vision for kingdom impact in every sphere of society. By God’s design, believers each have access to unique spheres of influence—many of them being workplaces which vocational church ministers may never have access to. Click here to watch the video … Read More
Energy Equations: How to Have Better Emotional Health
The Latin derivative for the word emotion literally means “energy in motion.” So emotion equals energy in motion. That is why discovering how to manage your energy well will give you the emotional (and physical) get-up-and-go it takes to become the new you. When you have more energy, you will approach life more proactively. You will want to get out … Read More
How to Praise God Even in the Middle of Your Stress
Most of you probably say, “Come on guys. We are not just believers, saved by God’s grace. We are pastors–and Renegade Pastors at that! We definitely know how to worship God.” You may think you don’t need this reminder. But one reason we all need a reminder from time to time is that it’s in the middle of trouble when … Read More
Expand God’s Kingdom: Raising Up New Leaders
What are you doing to identify and encourage people in your church who may feel God calling them to ministry? How would you help someone who is being led to be a pastor move forward? This is one area where the church has dropped the ball in recent decades. Think about it. When was the last time you heard someone … Read More