Today’s guest post comes to us from Brian Boyles for FactsandTrends.com. As a young pastor, I was eager to take on my new ministry assignment and blaze trails for God’s kingdom. I’ve been in churches where I’ve had autonomy to do that. And there have been others where I’ve felt hindered because it meant opposing beloved traditions. Now in my … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Raising Leaders
“But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.” – Exodus 18:21 (NLT)
Wagner on Thinking Big for Conversion
“If individuals can be born again, why can’t cities, made up of many individuals, be born again?” – C. Peter Wagner, theologian, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist
The Quickest Ways to Lose Your Volunteers
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dale Hudson for MinistryTodayMag.com. Volunteers. They make children’s ministry possible. They serve faithfully, impacting the lives of kids and parents. Stop for a minute and think about the volunteers you are blessed to serve with. Think about what a blessing they are to the kids and families. I know you are appreciative for … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Leading with Integrity
“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” – Psalm 78:72 (NLT)
Five Reasons Your Volunteers Quit
Today’s guest post comes to us from InfluenceMagazine.com. Do you have a volunteer problem? Hopefully not. Many churches go through times when they just don’t have enough hands on deck. Finding people to fill positions is challenging but rewarding. What happens when a volunteer quits? Before you see another volunteer walk out the door, ask the right questions. Here are the … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Being a Godly Leader
“The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.” – Psalm 37:30-31 (NLT)
Sunday Scripture: Developing Patience
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about the evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7 (NLT)
10 Habits of Mentally Strong People
Today’s guest post comes to us from Travis Bradberry for GlobalLeadership.org. To increase your mental strength, you simply need to change your outlook. When hard times hit, people with mental strength suffer just as much as everyone else. The difference is that they understand life’s challenging moments offer valuable lessons. In the end, it’s these tough lessons that build the … Read More
Thom Rainer on Being a Strong Leader
“Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.” – Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources