Ministry Leadership

“Ministry is hard and ministers are flawed…. Ministers give in to doubts and distractions, cynicism and cowardice, gossip and glory-hunting. While gathered with fellow ministers we may pretend otherwise, but sitting alone in our studies, we know it’s true.” - TGC

“The process of creating the church budget is important. In many ways, it’s a ministry roadmap for the upcoming year. As you walk through this budget season, here are six quick tips to consider.” - Toolbox

“Whether formally or informally, coaches are game changers. And their input parallels an interaction between Jethro (a priest) and his son-in-law Moses. ‘Listen now to my voice…I will give you counsel, and God will be with you.’” - RBM

“1. God has called you to this work…. 2. The Spirit of God lives in you…. 3. The Word of God is powerful…. 4 God will accomplish His plan….” - Chuck Lawless

“Keep meetings short. Long, heavy meetings are hard for everyone. The typical person can focus for 65–70 minutes. Few can concentrate on demanding mental work for more than 90 minutes.” - TGC

Pastor Ross Shannon…. “started a formal internship program, one that runs every year. Ross hopes the model will catch on, so he invited me to a discussion with him, Associate Pastor Kevin Moses, and one of the church’s interns, Caleb TeBeest.” - GARBC

“The Council of 18 is pleased to announce its recommendation of Clare Jewell as the national representative of the GARBC.

“When instincts differ among elders on the same team, what can we do? How can we preserve plurality, honor divergent views, and shepherd in harmony with fellow elders?” - Desiring God

“What is Moses to do? What would you do? How should this dilemma be handled? Consider logic? Go on past decisions? ‘Phone a friend’?” - P&D