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Ministry Articles
The best articles related to Ministry.
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One of the more common concerns I hear from church leaders is the lack of funds to do ministry or to hire staff. The concern is often expressed as, “Our church is small; we can’t afford to do that.” But that sense of scarcity is not limited to small...
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10 Things to Do When the Numbers Are Few
The Word of God is always moving forward, always advancing, always taking new ground. Likewise, the Kingdom of God is always expanding and enfolding more people. Therefore, declining attendance should be viewed as a crisis situation... -
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7 Things a Church Should Do Immediately Following a Moral Failure
In the religious and nonprofit world, a leader’s moral failure still has a major impact. Along with the theological and scriptural issues, there’s also a significant trust issue involved. The common thinking is that if he or s...
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How to Be a Terrible Boss: A 13-Step Guide
Do you want to be an epically bad boss? Do you want to grind employees into dust, crush their morale, and leave quaking dry husks of humanity in your wake? If so, then all you need to do is follow these 13 simple steps. You will be at the top of the... -
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What the #!&@$ Is My Calling?!
Can we admit that when Christians talk about calling it can carry a lot of baggage? Surely we have all asked, “What’s my calling?” We can feel a lot of pressure to figure it out. It can be a confusing process. It can carry a lot of worry and fear. “W... -
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Ministry Math: How Adding Leaders Multiplies Believers
One of the reasons developing leaders is so critical for a church is the multiplying result. As leaders are developed, the influence of the ministry is exponentially expanded. Ministry is greatly multiplied when leaders are developed and deployed. A... -
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What's Keeping You From Following Through?
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The 7 Deadliest Sins of Church Leaders
Everyone needs accountability—including (and especially) church leaders. Here are seven warning signs that issues in your leadership (or on your leadership team) are on the horizon. Keep an...- Published on
3 Things the Next Generation Wants From a Leader
What is the greatest gift that those of us in leadership can give to the next generation of leaders? That is a question I have wrestled with ever since I first started serving in vocational ministry. Several years ago I had the privilege of r...- Published on
5 Ways to Handle Online Confrontation
I’ve consulted with hundreds of churches over the years, and sadly, there’s one common enemy some of the most effective churches in America share—online trolls. In these cases, at least one disgruntled ex-church membe...
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Profile of an Angry Pastor
The only difference between anger and danger is the letter “D”. This is especially true for pastors. Over the past three decades, I have encountered several pastors with anger issues. The stories never ended well.The following are 13 realitie...
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5 Signs That Spell Trouble for Your Leadership Team
I once heard John Maxwell say that “team work makes the dream work.” However, as I survey the leadership landscape, I believe the reason a l...- Published on
12 Marks of Mediocrity in a Church
Original post by Chuck Lawless I suspect this post may offend someone, but that’s not my goal. I want churches to strive for excellence simply because our calling is to do what we do for God’s glory. I fear, though, that many congregations...- Published on
7 Fatal Flaws of an Unhealthy Church
I was talking with a couple of pastors recently about leading in church revitalization and growth. Both of these pastors are seasoned church leaders—having far more experience in total than I have in vocational ministry.
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Surprise! Your #1 Distraction at Work Is ...
There’s been plenty written about distractions these days—especially at the office. Everyday workers face a variety of obstacles to focused work that didn’t exist with past generations of employees. Social media, the Internet, mobile phones, text mes...