I recently received an email from a women’s ministry leader who wanted help in how to connect the younger women to the more seasoned ones to serve in and through the church. There are many articles…
"Instead of trying to reshape ourselves to be like someone else, we should celebrate the shape God has given to each of us."
Lecturing my millennial friend on the priorities of giving won't accomplish much. Truth is, he has a lot more to say about how and when church ministry will be paid for than I do.
Some time ago, a good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church.
All are called to live and serve God. But only some are called to lead the church. So, how do you know if you are being called to lead in and through the church?
Let's look at a few ways you can bring yourself and your ministry back to where it needs to be.
As an associate and senior pastor, I have been blessed to serve two churches that developed minis...
Ministry is a marathon: It’s not how you start in ministry; it’s how you finish.
Greg Baird: Why do we do things that will hurt us, those around us, and our ministries?
Have you wondered how an elderly person on a small fixed income can pay an electric bill that has increased dramatically? Or how an impoverished family can feed several children breakfasts and lunches on days when there is no school? Or what happens when food stamps are cut, with insuffici
By Todd Adkins As a church leader, you can’t leave “good enough” alone in ministry. God’s hope for the world is the local church. There is no Plan B. To help you assess your plans and hone in what you’ve implemented, I’m going to discuss a framework for concentric alignment. Using this tool over and […]
"When I look at what's happening I find that there's some really positive things that are happening among our churches."
In multiethnic ministry, conflict is inevitable. Misunderstanding is inevitable. Hurt and pain are inevitable. You will inevitably offend someone as well as be offended yourself. The question is NOT
"If you find yourself needing to cancel a ministry program, you’re really facing a stewardship issue."
By Darrel Girardier Pouring into your intern is one of the most important things you can do in your internship program. Mentoring your intern should be viewed as a blessing and help to shape and define their calling by you showing them your own calling to ministry. Overcommunication Is Key When mentoring an intern, it […]
What are the joy stealers? Even more importantly, what are pastors and other church staff doing to recapture their joy?
Why write a section about women pastors? Because we need to know what the Bible says.
By Steven Ackley If you have served in ministry for very long, chances are likely that somewhere along the way you have felt helpless. First, if you’ve been there or are there today, you are not alone. I don’t know anyone who has survived in ministry for many years without feeling this way at some […]
Few things are as difficult for churches as laying a ministry to rest. Just take a look at the weekly calendar for most churches. Nobody wants to admit def