These Secondary Issues Are Hindering Your Primary Purpose
There are primary purposes in ministry which should be prioritized, but if the secondary issues are unaddressed, they will eventually cause you to neglect the most important ones. Make sure you address secondary issues so you can fulfill your primary purpose.…
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That Good Idea Might Not Need to Be Your Church’s Strategy
You might discover a good idea that another church is using, but that good idea might not need to be your church's strategy. Simply copying the latest trend may not help you accomplish the mission in your unique context.…
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Church Leaders Require Patience
If you are called to lead a church, you must learn how to lead with patience. A refusal to give people time to process change might reveal more about your immaturity than theirs. …
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Don’t Be a Slacker in Ministry
You might be able to fool some in your ministry into believing that you are working hard, but God knows your real efforts. Don't be a slacker in ministry, but give God and others your very best. …
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Reestablishing Your Plan
It’s that glorious time of year as you are considering making new year resolutions that will most likely not last the week. Instead of making promises, what about making a plan? …
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How to Disagree on Theology
Have you ever heard about the deep disagreements and astounding admiration shared between George Whitefield and John Wesley? These two saw things differently but maintained a deep commitment to the bond in Christ.…
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Is There a Biblical Template for Church Governance?
Within Scripture, we will not find a simple template or list that clearly defines a mandate regarding a church's organizational structure. the Bible provides helpful principles but not commanded practices.…
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When the Pastor’s Preferences Become Priority
Pastors, lead. But don't lead in such a way that your preferences become a priority to the detriment of the church. Be careful that you are not practicing what you preach against.…
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Standing Room Only in the SBC
At the Southern Baptist Convention 2021 Annual Meeting, some things were better than imagined, and some realities were worse than expected. When there's standing room only in the SBC, I pray for a day when it's about the most important, unifying issues.…
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Approachable Attitudes
Those who lead in the church should always strive to portray approachable attitudes as they serve the people walking through the door. People need help, and it would help if they believed you actually want to help them.…
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When Pastors Fail to Lead a Staff
Pastors are often so busy that they fail to address one critical area – charting the course for the rest of the ministry team. When pastors fail to lead a staff, the staff often fails to lead the church.…
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When the Task is Too Big and You Feel Too Small
What do you do when the task is too big and you feel too small? King Solomon was there once, and what he asked for could save us as well.…
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