Average pastors take a passive approach to time. They let urgent matters and other people’s agendas eat away hours rather than directing the current themselves. Outstanding pastors, on the other hand, choose to honor God by intentionally making the most of every hour and every day. What type of manager are you? The greatest ministries require the greatest time management. If … Read More
The Spiritual Side to Fitness: Why Are So Many Christians Unhealthy?
Today’s guest post comes to us from a long-time member of my Titanium Coaching Network, Kent Wilson. Kent is an ordained Lutheran minister who now serves as an assistant to a bishop after 26 years in parish ministry. On the fitness side, Kent is a certified Functional Aging Specialist and developed his own workout system available at www.9Minutes2Fit.com. As a pastor who … Read More
Martin Luther on Faith
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” – Martin Luther
Recharge with a Tech Free Day – Part 3 of 3
Last week, in the second of this three-part series, I offered a few ideas for things you can do on your Tech Free Day. Because many pastors have a phone addiction which can negatively affect our health, our relationships and our spiritual life, I am strongly suggesting that you make the time to unplug. Try to commit to one tech-free day … Read More
Recharge with a Tech Free Day – Part 2 of 3
In last week’s introduction to this three-part series, I proposed the idea of doing a digital detox. It’s time to take control of the technology in your life. To do this, I challenge you to schedule a Tech Free Day. You will literally unplug from all digital connections. I’ve personally been practicing this myself for a few years. Sometimes I do … Read More
Recharge with a Tech Free Day – Part 1 of 3
Face it, some of us pastors have a phone addiction. Notifications and never-ending emails keep us checking in constantly. Social media demands attention and disrupts our focus. The mere ability to be connected 24/7 creates the expectation to always be accessible. While mobile technology can be very useful as a daily tool to get things done in our ministry, overuse … Read More
Two Time Management Tips for Pastors
This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 12 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church. I’m guest blogging today and would like to talk to you about time management. Time is the Pastor’s most precious commodity . . . because your time is an unrenewable resource. Your time is your life … Read More
5 Benefits of Planning a One-Year Preaching Calendar
This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 12 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church. I’m guest blogging today and would like to talk to you about the benefits of planning out your preaching calendar. As a teaching pastor, I’m very familiar with the weekly grind of preaching week in and … Read More
LAST CHANCE – only 2 times left! My New Preaching Calendar Webinar
This is it – the LAST DAY of my ALL NEW “Planning Your 2017 Preaching Calendar” webinar. Don’t miss out – this is a critical training event for senior pastors! You still have TWO FINAL OPPORTUNITIES today to join in – once at 11:00am ET and again at 2:00pm ET. This has been the largest webinar event this year – … Read More
First one’s today – My ALL NEW 2017 Preaching Calendar Webinar – Spots still available!
I still have space available for my ALL NEW “Planning Your 2017 Preaching Calendar” online event – and the first one is TODAY! But don’t delay – space is limited and this is the only week this event is running! I don’t want you to miss out on this valuable training that will have an exponential impact on all of … Read More