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How to Spot a High Character Leader
Do you want to know if a leader has high character? You simply have to observe them long enough. We demonstrate who we really are by what we really do.
Leaders with character can eas...Ministry Articles
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3 Challenges of Leading Men's Ministry
Fire is an amazing thing, isn’t it? It can be incredibly helpful—warming your home, cooking your dinner, and when focused, can even cut through steel. Men are similar to fire. Men can either warm families churches and communities, or they can burn th... -
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10 Passages Every Pastor Should Have Memorized
You will never regret any extended time given to memorizing God’s word—especially when it’s the passages that come up again and again as particularly useful in the Christian life and in ministering to others. These are 10 that will prove especiall... -
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Thriving in the Tension of Ministry, Work & Life
Thanks so much for joining us for this week’s unSeminary podcast. I am so excited to have Frank Bealer back on the podcast today! Frank was at Elevation Church the last time we spoke with him, but he is now the executive d... -
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Busting Megachurch Myths
When you think of megachurches, what comes to mind? If there’s one thing I learned from blogging about the church, it’s that some people hate megachurches. With a passion. I try not to engage the trolls and the haters in the comments o... -
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Church, Remember Your Roots
There was a saying when I was growing up an older generation used often—I don’t hear it as much anymore.
“Don’t forget where you came from.”
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10 Things Every Pastor Wishes He Could Say
I love pastors. I respect pastors. No, they aren’t perfect. Indeed, they often have many struggles and challenges. As I reviewed the thousands of comments I have heard from pastors, I began to see a pattern of silent expressions. Stated simply,... -
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3 Distractions That Stunt Growth in Ministry
Do you ever feel like the day flies by and you haven’t accomplished anything? Yeah, I’ve had that feeling too. In fact, it’s something I’ve often struggled with and that’s why a few weeks ago I attended a webinar on the Read more →- Published on
5 Suggestions to Attract Young People to Church
I have never met a church which didn’t want to reach young people. Every church sees the value in younger people becoming a an active part of the church. They know the future life of the church depends upon it.
The proble...- Published on
How to Prevent Holiday Ministry Burnout
Thanksgiving is over and now it’s that sprint before Christmas. During a time of so much to-do’s it’s easy to dance with burn out and find yourself exhausted. But, what if that didn’t have to be the case? During our busiest seasons it’s easy to ge...- Published on
All Good Leaders Have THIS in Common
It’s difficult to lead well if you can’t follow. The people on your team can sense if you are not personally a good follower. It effects, among other things, how you treat people, talk to people and make decisions. Keep in mind that an unwillin...- Published on
The Affair Tempting Every Pastor
So could you end up having an affair as a leader—even as a well-intentioned Christian leader? I think the answer is absolutely. Obviously, some leaders have emotional or sexual affairs with people to whom they are not married. As hear...- Published on
How to Help People Discover Their Purpose
The value of coaching is huge in life and in leadership. I have personally gleaned a great deal from coaches that have poured into my leadership journey. But perhaps the greatest coaching I ever received was from a co-worker w...
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The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make
Every hire is a risk. Every time I have hired someone or have been hired, there was a risk involved. Some argue that proven track records eliminate the risk, but in reality a great history only minimizes the risk. Even when hiring someone who has a p...- Published on
How to Keep Leading Through Times of Doubt
It’s OK. Trust me, it is. Your struggle, doubt and lack of faith isn’t the end of you. It doesn’t have to be the end of your ministry. Matter of fact, it might just be the beginning of something extraordinary. We all have those moments. We k...