Neglecting practical ministry is to unwise and perhaps sinful.
Workplace leaders operate out of their paradigms.
Like it or not, leaders have influence. So what should we expect from them?
Pastoral ministry is a boiling cauldron of relentless deadlines, impossible demands, unreasonable expectations, and inadequate resources.
If you’ve attended worship at any variety of denominational congregations, it’s readily apparent that the sermon is a major facet of the gathering.
Consider these thoughts on the 'measure up mentality' in ministry.
Do you divide people into these three different categories?
If you lead a small church, you probably want your church to grow. But consider this: Exactly why do you want that?
Religion…I am referring to any system of belief that compels people to please a deity with rules, rituals, systems, and moral behavior.
Being busy is a self-imposed condition. Very often we choose to be busy rather than something else.
When pastors talk about money, they have a list of things they commonly say.
I personally believe that the greatest implication of the gospel on one’s life should be a focus on the Great Commandment.
It is obvious that American Christianity is hemorrhaging. Revitalization is essential.
A turnaround situation demands extra energy to meet current needs and to also cultivate new members and assimilate them.
Jesus is the one who mediates God’s presence to God’s people. This is important in how each of us leads.
I finally bought a smart phone. Now I have to learn how to use it. More importantly, I have to learn how not to use it.
A key strategy in creating an amazing worship service is not what’s added, but what’s eliminated.
Certainly, when we look at Christ and hear His invitation to “Follow Me,” we know that He had something completely different in mind.
Exposing an elephant in the room could go a long way to resolving an issue.
Many pastors work long hours and face the juggling of many tasks.
