We can identify some of the causes of the pastoral whiplash syndrome. But we need to do a much better job of helping pastors deal with this harsh reality. Here are five of most common reasons for the new reality of pastoral whiplash syndrome.
Are you a contented person? If you were to rate yourself on a happiness scale, how much percentage of the time would show you are content?
On the one hand, I am surprised at the decline of evangelism in most churches. But that is not the biggest surprise. The issue that perplexes and surprises me the most is that very few church leaders and members are even acknowledging the death of evangelism in their congregations and denominations.
Deeply-rooted believers are not terrified by heat and long-range weather forecasts. Their nourishment and refreshment come from a deep and abundant source. They are fruitful while others complain.
When we make financial decisions that exalt God above our attachment to money, we declare God to be greater than Mammon, and for a world where Mammon reigns supreme, there are perhaps few other prophetic acts that burn brighter in the darkness.
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The prophet Azariah motivated King Asa of Judah to up his leadership performance. The same exhortation can motivate us.
This is by no means an exhaustive list but provides an initial biblical framework for Christ-like character development.
I thought my prayers would change the people I was praying for. Do you know what I discovered? Prayer does change things. But it changed me first!
How do you build your energy and maintain your daily drive?
The praise of man and the scorn of man are two sides of the same coin.
Love is a powerful force most leaders leave in their back pockets.
You can get new insight into and fresh inspiration from even the most familiar passages. Here are three ways to do that.
Winning friends and influencing people is frequently a matter of understanding what is going on and finding a pleasant manner of explaining it to others.
As I began to look into Scripture, I knew I had to deal better than the way I have been dealing with the situation and these people who caused such grief in my life. Here are five ways Jesus dealt with people who caused grief in his life.
C.S. Lewis said, "No one knows how bad he is until he tries to be good." Despite this sobering fact, there are still things we can do when it comes to fighting sin.
To complete these three-month Bible reading challenge, you need around 90 Bible passages that each take about five minutes to read. Which passages should you choose? Here are three potential approaches.
If you're like most Christians, then you want to read the Bible more often—and more consistently—than you have in the past.
To reflect Biblical principles in your leadership, you first need to understand those principles. Reading the Bible regularly helps you gain a deep understanding of and appreciation for the leadership principles – and examples – found in Scripture.
