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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5 Necessities for a Church Revitalization
We never want to see a church die, but are we willing to make the changes to see it live again? Here are five necessities for a church revitalization.…
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Dangerous Trends in Church Planting
While church planting has rightfully garnered more attention in the last two decades, we must be careful to evaluate the methods we use. We must also be aware of some of the dangerous trends out there. …
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When Burrito Rollers Are Trained Better Than Ministry Leaders
Many of us got our first ministry opportunity before we ever received intentional training. Are we in danger of not taking the most important work seriously enough?…
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