If you haven’t yet met Dr. Elmer Towns, I’d like to introduce you to one of my mentors who celebrated 86 years young this past Sunday! Dr. Towns is a spiritual giant who you’ll also find to be a great encourager to pastors. He is someone I have studied and looked up to since day one when I went into ministry. … Read More
Fulfill Your Calling with a Tender Heart and a Tough Hide: Part 1 of 2
When God first let you know He wanted you to be a messenger for His kingdom, you didn’t have everything required to be successful. You likely didn’t have much of anything. I know I didn’t. Humbled by the call, you started a long process of gathering the tools you would need to fulfill it. You began to cultivate insights, biblical knowledge, like-minded … Read More
Let the Lord Lead Your Path
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’” – Psalm 32:8 (NLT)
Carey on Knowing God’s Will
“To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834
100 Tips for Leaders That Everyone in Ministry Should Know
Today’s guest post comes to us from Joe McKeever for ChurchLeaders.com. Here are the first 10 tips for church leaders: 1. In all the world, there are only three Christians who love change; none of them are in your church. 2. When you speak before an unfamiliar group, be careful what you say because you never know who is listening … Read More
2019 Renegade Pastors Conference – New Speaker Announced!
I’m excited to announce that Pat Williams will be joining our all-star line-up of speakers for the 2019 Renegade Pastors Conference! Pat is a co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and one of America’s top Christian motivational speakers. A basketball Hall-of-Famer, he was named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history. He is credited with drafting Shaquille … Read More
10 Reasons Every Christian Should Share the Message of Jesus
Today’s guest post comes to us from Rick Warren for Pastors.com. Every person in your church has a message to share with the world. The middle-aged business owner has one. The single parent has one. The 10-year-old you just baptized has one. The 95-year-old in a senior citizen home has one, too. As pastors, we understand that every member is … Read More
Righteous Leadership Brings Stability
“A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” – Proverbs 29:4 (NLT)
Carey on Success and Failure
“I’m not afraid of failure; I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834
America’s Hidden Mission Field: Why We Need Rural Churches
Today’s guest post comes to us from Bob Smietana for Facts&Trends.com. Most Christians in the United States probably wouldn’t think to send church planters to Loving County, Texas. But according to the 2010 U.S. Congregations and Membership Study, almost nobody goes to church there. Only six of the county’s 82 residents had ties to a local congregation, according to the … Read More