Developing Male Leaders in a Church of Willing Women
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“1. Don’t discount women…. 2. Pray for men to step up…. 3. Identify men whom you can challenge toward leadership…. 4. Equip men to lead.” - GARBC
On Being a Servant, Not a Celebrity (Part 2)
Read Part 1.
Is it possible to seek to advance and excel in ministry without being caught up in the celebrity syndrome?
How can we make the greatest impact possible for the cause of Christ—without falling into the traps that come with celebrity status? How can a minister remain accountable in ways that are both effective and healthy, as we travel to preach and teach?
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On Being a Servant, Not a Celebrity (Part 1)
When I began my ministry with The Friends of Israel in 2019, I started with one verse emblazoned on my mind: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). I saw FOI as a wonderful outlet through which to serve the Lord and His people. And God gave me a burden to minister in this way.
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12 Things I Wish I'd Said as a Pastor
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“One week ago, I preached at a church in the area where I pastored for 14 years…. I also think about some things I wish I had done differently. So, here are some of those things I wish I had said.” - Chuck Lawless
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Dean H. Taylor talks about his two new books
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Pathway to Pastoral Ministry: First Steps for Young Men is available and The Healthy Pastor: Stewarding Your Personal Life for Long-Term Ministry is expected in early 2025. - Dean Taylor
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Can a Church or Ministry Do Anything About an Employee’s Negative Social Media Posts?
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“I asked my friend David Middlebrook, a highly respected attorney who focuses on church and nonprofit issues. Here’s David’s response” - Phil Cooke
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Have We Done It Wrong All These Years?
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“ ‘The older generation is not dumb,’ Dave says, having learned a hard lesson. ‘It’s not like they did everything wrong and now we’re gonna do it so much better. We need to embrace things that worked in the past, work together, and make changes moving forward.’” - GARBC
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Catalyst vs. Analyst: How Effective Pastors Master Both Roles in Their Churches
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“The analyst helps followers understand the present. The catalyst inspires followers to move towards the future. All effective leaders are both analysts and catalysts to a degree, but most tend to lean one way or the other.” - Church Answers
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In Memory of Dr. John Hartog II
Thirty years ago this summer, Lynnette and I set out to visit Faith Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Is your church ready to handle a crisis?
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“Another key in managing a crisis well is to make sure the message communicated is consistent whether it is to the church members or the community at large. ‘There may be things that you share internally but not externally, but it’s not different information’ ” - The Baptist Paper
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