In some communities (like church), you can at least make efforts to avoid the people who get on your nerves. But at work it’s harder. Here's what you can do instead.
Ministry leaders are facing high stress and burnout rates. This article urges a shift from controlling to surrendering leadership, prioritizing rest, accountability, and reclaiming the true purpose of ministry.
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.
As a leader, one of the most under-rated instruments in your toolbox is a simple tuning fork.
Leadership demands our time, energy, and often our financial resources. Hopefully, the projects and people we invest ourselves in are worthwhile and fulfilling.
Ministry can feel lonely but is it? Seasons of feeling alone may come. But you are most definitely not alone.
Ask yourself, "Why has God given me His power to accomplish my work?"
I marvel at the integrity of the early Christians. But I also have seen good examples of integrity myself.
Are some people just a waste of time? Are there people you need to cut out of your life now?
While the vast majority of us prefer constructive criticism to pats on the back, “only 5 percent believe managers provide such feedback.” So, what can you and I do to encourage others to correct us in love? Here are four ideas.
When your leadership battery is fully charged, everyone around you wins.
I have heard about Blaise Pascal all my adult life, but I hadn’t read anything about him. I like how this book unpacks Pascal’s insights, especially relating to the field of apologetics.
It takes great questions and deep listening to truly connect with them. Here are a few ideas for great questions.
Hikes Point Christian Church illustrates several timeless truths about healthy churches. Here are a few of those truths.
Brett Baker was on a self-destructive path until he joined the military, which gave him discipline, structure, and goals.
How can we avoid the sin of hiring too quickly? Let me offer a couple of ideas for both employers and employees.
Humility is a key quality of the one who wants to be a servant of God.
In over five decades in vocational ministry, I’ve discovered that how I respond to compliments says a lot about me.
Every once in a while when I read the Bible stuff pops up that I just plain never noticed before.
Byner’s name is forever linked with “The Fumble.” But that’s not the end of Earnest Byner’s story.
