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The Bigger The Dream, The Bigger The Fight
“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, ‘Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.’” Read more →
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The Burden and Fear of Handling theWord of God
“…rightly dividing the Word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
The other day I posted this on Facebook…...
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How to Grow Volunteers Into Leaders
There was a point in my ministry when I had plenty of volunteers; however, the ministry wasn’t growing. The problem was a lack of leadership. People would do what I asked, but never take it to the next level.
While it might be easy to blame your min...
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Which Direction Is Your Influence Moving?
"Leadership is influence.” —John MaxwellInfluence is a great one-word definition of leadership. Here’s another statement John is known for:
“Whoever thinks he’s leading, but has no one fo...
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6 Steps to Delivering Constructive Church Staff Feedback
One of the most important responsibilities we have in leadership is developing team members. For this purpose, one of the most effective and useful tools we have at our disposal is the delivery of Read more →
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3 Warning Signs Your Life Is Drifting From Your Vision
Harvard business professor John Kotter has stated, “Behavior from important people that is inconsistent with the vision overwhelms other forms of communication.” If Kotter is right, and I believe he is, then a leader whose life does not match the vis...
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7 Random Suggestions for Younger Leaders
I love working with younger leaders. It keeps me young and it helps to know I’m investing in something and someone who will likely last beyond my lifetime.
I also love sharing some th...- Published on
What to Do When You Feel Alone in Ministry
Youth ministry can feel like an island. Even after 10 years of youth ministry, there are moments when I feel alone and abandoned by the rest of the church. It stinks, and can be debilitating.
CONNECTING WITH...
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10 Difficult Truths About Ministry I Wish I Knew When I Started
Five years ago, I left a career as an engineer to serve the local church full-time. The first day, I walked into the church building giddy, like a school girl who just saw the finest dude ever. I think I skipped twice, then I noticed the lady cleanin...
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Why It’s Time to Rethink What It Means to Be Called to Ministry
Chances are you’re likely struggling with the same issue almost every church leader is—a lack of truly great leaders for ministry.
Whether I talk to megachurch leaders or leaders of churches of 50 people, they say the same thing: They just can’t fin...
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How to Achieve Your Ministry Dream by Letting It Die
This post is directed at worship leaders. And if you’re a worship leader, you might hate me for what I’m going to say, but please read the whole thing.
Before I start, here is the tweetable phrase for you. I know that’s what you’re looking for, so I...
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5 Things to Consider Before Diving Into Full-Time Ministry
One of the most common misperceptions about working in the church is that it's more like a cruise ship than a battle ship. But nothing is farther from the truth. The church is a place of brutal conflict, harsh realities and unfair practices. It's a h...
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7 Steps to Writing an Effective Ministry Resume
A resume is a self-created job application. That is, instead of answering pages of questions on an application form sent to you from a dozen different places, you get to answer many of the questions on your resume. It is the first step in getting a j...
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6 Secrets to a Smooth Transition From Student Pastor to Senior Pastor
Far too many gifted student pastors flame out in their transition to senior pastor. They were superstar student pastors, then struggling senior pastors. Why does this happen? It’s rarely a shortage of talent, energy or visi...
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Do Churches Practice Age Discrimination in Hiring Pastors and Staff?
It’s a simple question with profound implications. Do churches seek to hire pastors and/or staff who fall within a tightly defined age range?
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