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Ministry Articles
The best articles related to Ministry.
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You will make a mistake. Most of you will do something stupid. I know. Been there. Done that. I really don’t like to share my experience with apologies, because it is evidence of my bad leadership. But leaders need to learn to apologize. Rea...
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3 Things That Are Sabotaging the Church’s Future
Without a doubt, you’ve already realized it’s more complex to be a church leader today than it was even a few decades ago. With the vast majority of churches struggling in some way, it’s time to rethink our future mission. Attendance at most ch... -
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Rejuvinating the Stressed-Out Pastor
Church leaders, are you stressed out? Do you always seem to be telling others how busy you are? It might be time to schedule a break soon, reassess yourself and rediscover the joy of leading. Ghandi once said, “There is more to life than increasin... -
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The Top 3 Ways to Burn Out Your Staff
A burned out team blesses and benefits those they are designed to serve less and less because those who are burned out live with muted passion and numb affections. Thus a wise and loving leader shudders at the thought of creating Read more →- Published on
5 Steps to Revive the Dying Church
Is there any hope for our church? Are we doomed to close the doors of this church after over a century in this community? Those questions were two among many I received recently. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post that explained Read more →- Published on
Can Leaders Lead Balanced Lives?
I’ve had the opportunity to know some of the most incredible leaders behind the scenes. They all have one thing in common. They do not live what most people might consider a balanced life. At least not in the conve...
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4 Healthy Expectations Parents Should Have of Youth Ministers
I’ll never forget the first time I was chewed out by a parent. I wanted to shut down and completely isolate myself from them. I remember thinking, “If parents didn’t have to be involved, ministry would be so...- Published on
5 Facts About Discipleship and Church Health
Jesus gave His people a clear mission—to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). For this reason, a local chu...- Published on
Why Healthy Churches MUST Be Willing to Discipline
God has laid out a clear mandate and plan for the universal church to call people to repentance because He cares for the souls of men a...- Published on
7 Ways to Grow Church Attendance by Increasing Engagement
In an era of declining church attendance, how do you grow your church and advance your mission? Well, on...- Published on
My Seven Worst Mistakes as a Pastor
In the August 5, 2010, edition of the Baptist Message (our Louisiana state weekly), Lifeway President Thom Rainer talked about seven mistakes he had made in his ministry. Give him credit, he admitted that if he wrote about all the mistakes h...- Published on
Bigger Growth, Bigger Impact?
Growing a church and impacting a community are not mutually exclusive. In fact, these two complex endeavors are highly interrelated. However, a strategy to grow your church may or may not have an impact on your community. In contrast, an intentional...- Published on
Jesus Was an Accessible Leader—Are You?
And then there’s the time my bad hearing caused three bruises on my arm. I was standing in front of a judge, trying to talk my way out of a speeding ticket. At the very end of the conversation, the judge said something, but I couldn’t understand her....- Published on
3 Common Mistakes Pastors Make at Christmas
Other than Holy Week, the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas is easily one of the busiest times of the year for church leaders. During this season, there is pressure to engage visitors, serve the community and coordinate special services—all on top...- Published on
Could a Lean Ministry Model Revitalize the Church?
No one local church can do every ministry. The question then becomes which ministries and how many? How do you decide? How many is too many?
It’s like a local church to continue to add ministries. It is also like a loc...