Ministry
Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 / Personal Character
Tags: Joe McKeever, creativity, ministry, Time Magazine, nurture, energize, time, quiet, indirection, volume, novel
Time magazine for May 20, 2013, devotes an entire page to “assessing the creative spark,” a rarity in newsmagazines. Now, I’m no authority on creativity or anything else, but I have long been fascinated ... [ +++ ]
Time magazine for May 20, 2013, devotes an entire page to “assessing the creative spark,” a rarity in newsmagazines. Now, I’m no authority on creativity or anything else, but I have long been fascinated ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 / Administration
Tags: Rick Warren, productivity, ministry, plans, motivation, paper, tasks, steps, checkpoints, progress, Post-It Notes, benefits, finishing
Pastors, we tend to share a lot throughout the year. Some of you are preparing two or three messages and presentations every week. When you repeat that process 52 times in a year, life gets exhausting. ... [ +++ ]
Pastors, we tend to share a lot throughout the year. Some of you are preparing two or three messages and presentations every week. When you repeat that process 52 times in a year, life gets exhausting. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 / Ministry Leadership
Tags: Pastor, cockpit, Kyle Searcy, united mission, church, ministry, delegation, communication, vision, clarity, authentic feedback
About 20 years ago, you might have seen me with a cape and a huge “S” on my chest that stood for “Superpastor!” Well, maybe not literally, but you might have wondered if I thought I could run meetings ... [ +++ ]
About 20 years ago, you might have seen me with a cape and a huge “S” on my chest that stood for “Superpastor!” Well, maybe not literally, but you might have wondered if I thought I could run meetings ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 / Church Growth
Tags: Church growth, church health, Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Church, New Testament, Ephesians, 2 Corinthians, James, children, organism, secret, balance, fellowship, discipleship, worship, ministry, ...
When I wrote The Purpose Driven Church, I predicted that church health—not church growth—would be the primary concern of the 21st Century church. I believe that prediction is proving itself true. The New ... [ +++ ]
When I wrote The Purpose Driven Church, I predicted that church health—not church growth—would be the primary concern of the 21st Century church. I believe that prediction is proving itself true. The New ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 / Youth
Tags: Matt Maiberger, equip, students, preach, youth pastor, calling, full-time ministry, invest, relationally
When I was 16 years old, I had my first opportunity to preach in a church service. I was nervous as could be. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. For some strange reason, my youth pastor felt it ... [ +++ ]
When I was 16 years old, I had my first opportunity to preach in a church service. I was nervous as could be. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. For some strange reason, my youth pastor felt it ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 29 April 2013 / Service
Tags: Greg Mauro, Ministry, Dr. Morris Cerullo, faithfulness, devoted, constant, Proverbs, Matthew, I Corinthians
While we live in a world that celebrates jumping from one relationship to the next, faithfulness has taken a backseat to self-interest. And sad to say, the church world appears ... [ +++ ]
While we live in a world that celebrates jumping from one relationship to the next, faithfulness has taken a backseat to self-interest. And sad to say, the church world appears ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 / Relationships
Tags: Gina McClain, conflict, kids ministry, confrontation, value, iron, Proverbs, Phillipians
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to lead a breakout session at Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference 2012 titled "The Non-Confrontationalist’s Guide to Confrontation." I thoroughly enjoyed ... [ +++ ]
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to lead a breakout session at Lifeway’s Kids Ministry Conference 2012 titled "The Non-Confrontationalist’s Guide to Confrontation." I thoroughly enjoyed ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 / Youth
Tags: Communication, strategy, Chris Wesley, youth, ministry, schedule, mediums, feedback, audience
Our ministry once hosted a “Battle of the Bands” fundraiser that required a lot of work. Our team had to audition bands, price out food, order speakers and recruit volunteers. We put so much work into ... [ +++ ]
Our ministry once hosted a “Battle of the Bands” fundraiser that required a lot of work. Our team had to audition bands, price out food, order speakers and recruit volunteers. We put so much work into ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 11 April 2013 / Pastoral Care
Tags: Kim Martinez, sanity, pastors, leader, Elijah, worn out, ministry
Every leader faces overwheming moments. Elijah had one of those moments after he faced and killed the entire squadron of Baal prophets while simultaneously calling the people of Israel back into right ... [ +++ ]
Every leader faces overwheming moments. Elijah had one of those moments after he faced and killed the entire squadron of Baal prophets while simultaneously calling the people of Israel back into right ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 / Service
Tags: Greg Mauro, servant, ministry, another
One of the great privileges and most rewarding opportunities you can experience serving another man’s ministry is found in the secret of being a proactive servant. A proactive person is defined as one ... [ +++ ]
One of the great privileges and most rewarding opportunities you can experience serving another man’s ministry is found in the secret of being a proactive servant. A proactive person is defined as one ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 08 April 2013 / Calling
Tags: John Bevere, leave, church, God, ministry, immature, Christians, obedient
I’m often asked, “When should I leave a church or ministry team? How bad does it have to get?” I respond, “Who sent you to the church you presently attend?” The majority of the time they answer, ... [ +++ ]
I’m often asked, “When should I leave a church or ministry team? How bad does it have to get?” I respond, “Who sent you to the church you presently attend?” The majority of the time they answer, ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 05 April 2013 / Pastoring
Tags: Rick Warren, ministry, Saddleback, lead, position, idea, leadership
Saddleback didn’t have an organized youth ministry until we had 500 in attendance at the church. We didn’t have a singles ministry until we had 1,000 people in attendance. And I’m glad we didn’t. It’s ... [ +++ ]
Saddleback didn’t have an organized youth ministry until we had 500 in attendance at the church. We didn’t have a singles ministry until we had 1,000 people in attendance. And I’m glad we didn’t. It’s ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 04 April 2013 / Married
Tags: Ron Cantor, Life, ministry, family, priority
We have all heard it said that our priorities should be: 1. God 2. Family 3. Work But what if your work is ministry? You are working for God—does that make a difference? In your list of priorities, does ... [ +++ ]
We have all heard it said that our priorities should be: 1. God 2. Family 3. Work But what if your work is ministry? You are working for God—does that make a difference? In your list of priorities, does ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 / Vision
Tags: Greg Mauro, flexibility, ministry, other man, boat, Dr. Morris Cerullo, Oral Roberts
... to Dr. Cerullo. It was during a preliminary visit I was making to Bucharest, Romania, to meet with pastors that, through a series of miracles, I was spontaneously given the opportunity to preach to 200,000 ... [ +++ ]
... to Dr. Cerullo. It was during a preliminary visit I was making to Bucharest, Romania, to meet with pastors that, through a series of miracles, I was spontaneously given the opportunity to preach to 200,000 ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 29 March 2013 / Administration
Tags: Dan Reiland, Foul, Four, ministry, staff, smell, bosses, Paul, Phillipians
Have you ever opened your refrigerator and said with passion, “Whoa, what IS that smell? I have and it’s no fun. I quickly launch a breath-holding expedition to find the source of the foul smell that is ... [ +++ ]
Have you ever opened your refrigerator and said with passion, “Whoa, what IS that smell? I have and it’s no fun. I quickly launch a breath-holding expedition to find the source of the foul smell that is ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 28 March 2013 / Youth
Tags: Josh Griffin, conversation, change, student, youth ministry
I am in youth ministry because of one conversation. OK, that isn’t entirely true—I’m in youth ministry because of a myriad of things: being raised well by godly parents; shaping moments throughout my childhood ... [ +++ ]
I am in youth ministry because of one conversation. OK, that isn’t entirely true—I’m in youth ministry because of a myriad of things: being raised well by godly parents; shaping moments throughout my childhood ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 / Pastoring
Tags: Greg Mauro, service, diligence, enthusiasm, ministry, mentor, hidden agenda
I knew a man very well who went to work for a major ministry. He quickly worked his way into a position of leadership. Whenever he was in the presence of the president of the ministry, he was the picture ... [ +++ ]
I knew a man very well who went to work for a major ministry. He quickly worked his way into a position of leadership. Whenever he was in the presence of the president of the ministry, he was the picture ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 21 March 2013 / Youth
Tags: Children's Ministry, safety, secure, environment, policy, manual, workers, alone, volunteers, background checks
With the spate of national tragedies in the last few months, all parents are asking, “Is this a safe place for our kids?” That includes churches. As children’s ministry leaders, we’re charged to take our ... [ +++ ]
With the spate of national tragedies in the last few months, all parents are asking, “Is this a safe place for our kids?” That includes churches. As children’s ministry leaders, we’re charged to take our ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 21 March 2013 / Pastoral Care
Tags: Chris Jackson, high road, leaving, congregation, church, pastor, painful, ministry, crossroads, move
“Pastor, we’ve decided to move on.” These are some of the most difficult words that you, as a ministry leader, will ever hear—especially when they come from people you have lived, laughed and dreamed with. ... [ +++ ]
“Pastor, we’ve decided to move on.” These are some of the most difficult words that you, as a ministry leader, will ever hear—especially when they come from people you have lived, laughed and dreamed with. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 / Youth
Tags: Josh Griffin, Saddleback Church, student volunteers, roles, availability, eager, kids' ministry
I was watching my friend Parker the other night. He is an incredible student leader and a talented young man. He was working lights at our Saturday night service during our "You Own the Weekend" series. ... [ +++ ]
I was watching my friend Parker the other night. He is an incredible student leader and a talented young man. He was working lights at our Saturday night service during our "You Own the Weekend" series. ... [ +++ ]
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