My Dad said, "Jim, it's all great, the ministry stuff you are doing in the community, but I'll believe it's true when I see you living it out at home."
The different hats pastors wear do not fit equally well on every pastor. Different callings, skills, and abilities make some hats fit better than others. Learning to change hats is a challenge.
Spiritual authority is derived from worship. Who or what we worship has our permission to rule our hearts and give us power.
Loving, judging and truth-telling are critical aspects of effective biblical leadership. But how do we balance them correctly?
Will you allow your team to give in to their excuses, or will you help them create opportunities?
We have rhythms, routines, and rituals that make up our daily lives, and for many of us, these routines maintain our sanity.
No matter what you face this week, you don't have to face it alone.
How contemplative are you? The person who gives focused thought and reflection to his or her life lives, learns, adjusts, and improves going forward.
What is God asking you to do today that totally doesn't make sense?
More than ever, we must learn to cultivate times of silence and solitude so we can slow down, reflect, and listen to the voice of God.
Being a pastor is a high calling, yet they often face loneliness and discouragement.
If we were to reword priesthood of all believers to pastorhood of all believers, we would likely have a better understanding of the meaning of this idea for today.
Maybe you are generous and loving, but you always looked at your work as second class compared to being a pastor or missionary.
This book stretched me. I found it very helpful as I have been attempting to think through the proper use of the Old Testament today.
Pastors may consider adapting these thought-provoking questions and answers when they address their congregations' grads in a sermon or in written recognition.
Brittany Rust shares the three heart postures and attributes necessary for healthy and effective leadership. (This is a snippet from Brittany's online leadership course for women, Leading and Loving From the Woman's Heart. To learn more, visit brittanyrust.com.)
Today's world requires courageous leaders who are willing to lead when they can't foresee the outcome.
Although I have used a variety of methods over the years, here are the three ingredients that I consider indispensable when it comes to spiritual growth.
Be on the lookout today for where God proves his love, his kindness, and his generosity in your life.
Take a few moments to do a self-evaluation. Is God actively remodeling something in you? If not, is there something that you need to allow him access to?
