If there was ever a year that screamed burnout at us, it has been 2020. I have seen it in my kids, family, coworkers and myself. We’ve pushed ourselves to a new edge.
Last night I woke up just after midnight with the word “Nineveh” impressed on my mind. God reminded me of the story of Jonah.
Most people from your community want something specific when they’re looking for a church.
If you’re a church leader, God has given you a task much bigger than you can handle on your own.
I believe this simple principle could do wonders to help people achieve important life goals.
The ability of a leader to speak the truth is not opposed to the idea of being kind. In leadership, speaking the truth is the very essence of kindness.
These books came at pivotal points in my life. I remember each of them and cherish them like long-term, trusted friends. Here are my personal top ten.
I assure you that shifting your focus to this will be inspiring and rewarding for you as a leader, and will also drive results for your organization.
I know.… All your peers are searching for just the right person. However, I want to caution you. If you move too quickly without doing the proper legwork, you could end up derailing the person you hire.
Reaching people for Christ should be even more ingrained in Christians than a Marine's training to never leave a fellow soldier behind.
This season can reset how we think about ministry at several levels.
How can your faith stick out at work today?
Let's look at some verses that explore what God may have in mind for your near-term future.
You can’t have true innovation without some level of disagreement.
As followers of Christ, we know we’re supposed to be strong and courageous, but often we’re anxious and depressed. What do we do when fear still overwhelms us?
As leaders, we must rise above the all-too normal thoughts that can plague our approach to decision-making.
A tsunami of COVID-19, quarantines, riots, racial tensions, demands for online services and dozens of other challenges has slammed pastors and churches. Pastor, you're not going to be much good to yourself, the church, or the mission if you burn out.
It is time to revisit the need to simplify. It is time to look at how effective churches of the very near future (like in the next few months) will do only a few things well and eliminate the rest.
People are brutal. They don’t care what they say, how they say it, or how much their words hurt. People will trounce you for taking a stand.
God is calling me to a deeper level of trust and dependency on Him in my next ministry assignment. This time of preparation is learning to rest and wait on Him and to reject carnal weapons.
