Richard Blackaby reviews Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting, by Derek Prince.
As I reflect on over five deacdes of vocational ministry, including 12 years in two church staff positions and 38 years as a Christian university professor, here’s a distillation of what I’ve learned the hard way. I wish I had known and applied these suggestions from the start.
How do you decide when to stop and when to keep pressing ahead?
Leaders can be like lighthouses, guiding and directing others during dark, stormy, turbulent times. But they can only do this well if their own light is well-maintained, strong, and bright.
Creating is God’s business alone. Making is our privilege using the tools God provides.
I’ve learned the effects of decision fatigue by experience. I’ve found that these indicators help us recognize it.
Marry yourself to these four practices and you will build momentum in your ministry.
The good news of the gospel is not just that I get to go to heaven when I die but that I get to partner with God in revealing heaven on earth until I die.
How do we help pastors who are forcefully terminated find hope and healing?
The starting place for building an effective “dream team” is in having a crystal clear picture of the qualities you want in the people.
If you are a Christian leader, then it is inevitable that there are two challenges you are going to face at some point in your leadership. Firstly, the challenge of leading the grieving. The second challenge is leading while grieving. As biblical leaders, I believe we need to be equipping ourselves in this area.
In a recent episode of the StrongTeams.com podcast, hosts Steve NeSmith and Rodney Cox interviewed bestselling author and podcaster Chris Bolinger. He had much wisdom to share about avoiding sinful pride and cultivating humility. These are essential lessons for leaders in any field, but especially for those leading in ministry contexts.
This article deals with the unique problems experienced by Christians when they supervise others or are employees.
There is a rightful concern in many churches today about the relative age composition of active church members. In fact, one of the most frequent consultation requests we receive is “help my church get younger.”
Upholding a distinct standard of behavior between the church and the world stands as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.
How do we see and experience the maximum expression of God’s love today?
We need to be very careful about jumping to conclusions before we know all the facts.
While it is possible to find qualified candidates, there are farther and fewer in between. In fact, I support developing a robust, assertive recruitment strategy. Don’t be shy about choosing it.
Even though work is now under the curse, God never once retracted the first commission after the Fall. In fact, He reiterated it, most notably to Noah and family after the flood.
Since every leader will face difficulty, what can we do to become more resilient? Consider these five practical steps you can apply in your life and leadership to ‘bounce back’ more quickly.
