How can leaders of a church expedite a resurgence of prayer? What follows are a few ways I’ve observed, read about, or implemented as a church associate staff member.
Pastors equip members for ministry by providing skills training and resources. Effective training involves practical learning experiences and modeling behaviors. Encouraging involvement and asking for input enhances member engagement and development.
In over five decades in vocational ministry, I’ve discovered that how I respond to compliments says a lot about me.
I don’t spend time with the Lord just so I’ll have ample energy to serve Him. No, I desperately want and need to know Him better and enjoy His presence even if no tasks await me on any given day.
When you need to confront, especially as a leader to someone you supervise, here are tips I’ve learned from 50-plus years in vocational ministry.
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.
The basis for confidence in our ministries and the key that unlocks fruitfulness is the power inherent in God’s Word.
A significant factor that instills ministry resiliency is a keen awareness that God called you to your current position. Remembering your call makes you hesitant to leave and keeps you from bailing out when the going gets rough.
Being at wit’s end magnifies His name because He gets a chance to do what only He can do.
