The most common moment pastors hear one of these three sentences is right before or right after they preach.
Perhaps some younger Christian leaders can benefit from some of the lessons I learned.
Effective accountability reminds every leader and team member that every choice is important and each decision matters.
Here are three things we must understand.
Two experiences several years ago caused me one day to pause not only my body, but my mind as well.
These leaders are often overlooked in a sea of strategic visionaries and hard-working relational workers.
If we are honest, usually evangelism gets the short end of the stick.
This kind of higher and broader perspective is essential for visioning and strategic work.
Do you have a clear, challenging picture of the future as you believe that it can and must be?
What would it look like in your life and work to “run” 200 to 250 yards at a time?
I discovered the world did not come to an end because I stepped away to spend time —real time—with the people I love most in this world.
Here’s what we’re learning from retiring Boomer pastors.
How can the Church reverse the trend of pastors leaving the church because of ministry burnout?
When you begin to implement these, you will see your team become highly equipped and capable.
It’s imperative for you to practice these skills now.
The next time you’re in a conversation, try one or two of these ideas and see what happens.
The Holy Spirit may be trying to get our attention.
It’s easy for many pastors to talk about spiritual topics while ignoring or downplaying their own human imperfections.
More than 30 years of pastoral ministry has taught me that there are only two ways to motivate church staff, extrinsically or intrinsically.
Even when I’m confronted by what I lack and how I fall short, God can still use this opportunity to provide encouragement.
