What Does It Mean to Be a Leader Worth Following?
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“People easily sniff out pride, and they will not trust a proud leader. They may admire his skills, but that is not trust.” - Randy Alcorn
What Is a Biblical Philosophy of Ministry?
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“While every church, pastor, and spiritual leader has a philosophy of ministry, not everyone can articulate what it is. Nevertheless, something is driving the what and the why, even if people are not fully cognizant of those underlying factors themselves.” - Cripplegate
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Almost Half of Christian Ministry Executives Believe a Recession is Coming
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“About 42% of the survey participants believe the Trump administration’s policies have a positive impact on their organization or the work they do—down from 54% in January. About 10% believe the administration policies will have no impact, and 24% think the policies may have a negative impact.” - MinistryWatch
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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make Working with Consultants
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“a corporation that builds computers might not be strong at strategic planning…. So, they find consultants with experience and success in those areas to give them advice, training, and expertise. Could the concept benefit churches, ministries, and other religious and non-profit organizations?” - Phil Cooke
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Embracing Vulnerability as a Christian Leader
“Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. And it was the Mary who anointed the Lord with perfume, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. So the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick” (John 11:1–3, LSB).
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Church Staff Belong in Two Buckets: Elder-Qualified or Deacon-Qualified
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“There are business administrators, receptionists, directors of children’s ministry, youth pastors, ministers of music…. None of those titles are in the Bible. Doesn’t that mean we should give up the two-office game and go ahead and list as many offices as we need?” - 9 Marks
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The Troublesome Tongue
Medical experts tell us that the average human tongue is about 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) long for men and slightly smaller for women.1 Yet, as small as this little muscle is, we can understand why the Spirit inspired James to write, “So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. Behold how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” (Jas 3:5, LSB). Setting aside personal experience as proof, the Bible is filled with evidence that the tongue is a stumbling block for all of us.
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5 Reasons Why Churches Are No Longer Training Leaders
Where are the pastors and missionaries for the next generation? Where are the leaders to be trained? The laborers have always been few (Luke 10:2). But why do they seem even fewer in the twenty-first century? Even more troubling, why are so many churches today no longer training leaders? Here are five possible reasons.
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On Building Trust with a Congregation
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“I’ve met many church members who no longer trust church leaders. Often that distrust is unjustified, but sometimes it’s valid. If you want to gain and grow your congregation’s trust, here are some ways to do that.” - Chuck Lawless
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Reviving Joy in Ministry
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“Ministry is a calling that brings immense joy and fulfillment, but at times it can feel burdensome and unrewarding. If you’re finding that ministry is no fun anymore, you’re not alone. Many have walked this path and found ways to rekindle their passion and purpose for ministry.” - Brian Cederquist
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