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Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 / Kingdom Culture
Tags: Benny Perez, revolution, communication, text, gospel, technology, method, message, fellowship, relationship, discipleship
We live in a wired world. We walk together as a disrupted society. In just a few decades, the technical revolution has altered the face of communication—not only how we communicate, but with whom we communicate, ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 / Counseling
Tags: Success, conflict, resolution, Gina McClain, rules, engagement, in person, text, face to face, listen, accountability
In my past few blogs, I’ve talked about conflict—why people avoid it and why it’s better to lean into it. One thing I’ve learned about working with teams of people: When two or more are gathered, there ... [ +++ ]
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 ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 / Vision
Tags: Artie Davis, core values, church, Jehu, 2 Kings, unity, team, passion, Cornerstone Community Church
Core Values: The ideals and values we hold that are non-negotiable, that serve as filters for all of our efforts to accomplish our mission. (My working definition.)  The story of Jehu in 2 Kings ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, communication, vision, Dan Cathy, Chik-fil-A, Christian leaders, Pastor's Coach, conviction, clear
... casting. For example, if your church has 200 people and you say to your congregation that you believe God will grow your church to 2,000 people in one year, you might be pushing faith beyond prudence—or ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Community
Tags: Communication, proven, church, Christ, sermon, marketing, target audience, experience, volunteers, new mom, conversation, Facebook, website, social media
Everything communicates. What people experience in your church has the power to propel them toward Christ or push them away. What we do matters, and doing it well is essential. From your website to the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Ethics
Tags: David Loveless, Discovery Church, adultery, resign, Orlando, Isaac Hunter, Sam Hinn, sexual immorality, idolatry, Jezel spirit, trend, Catholic Church, Jack Schaap
Another megachurch pastor has stepped down after admitting to a long-term affair with a woman who’s not his wife. David Loveless, former lead pastor of Discovery Church in Orlando, Fla., is the third in ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 / Community
Tags: Tony Morgan, church, community, persona, members, visitors
Building an ideal customer profile is a common business practice whose goal is to identify the type or types of people the business caters to. This involves identifying needs, wants, pain points and more. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 / Personal Character
Tags: Kim Martinez, The Voice, communicators, memory devices, alliteration, acronym, cadence, storytelling, analogies, authenticity
Do you remember going to chapel in Bible college? Every once in a while, one of “the greats” would show up. You knew you were listening to one of the great communicators when you heard two things: 1. "The ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 06 May 2013 / Vision
Tags: Dan Reiland, church, health, questions, progress, spiritual maturity, leaders, volunteers
Every year I get a complete physical from my doctor. It’s a thorough check-up from head to toe. I usually have the same initial thoughts about this invasive, needle-sticking, blood-sucking, finger-poking ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 03 May 2013 / Main
Tags: Joel Osteen, Phil Cooke, Gospel, communicator, TV producing, Good News, John Osteen
In the late 1980s, I was asked to direct a series of prime-time TV specials from Lakewood Church featuring pastor John Osteen. The producer who invited me was his son Joel, who at the time was producing ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 / Main
Tags: Phil Cooke, rules, communication, gospel, distracted, cluttered, culture
The most successful military generals and athletes ruthlessly study the strategy and tactics of their adversaries. In a similar way, effective pastors and ministry leaders have always studied the enemy. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 / Administration
Tags: Tony Morgan, questions, job, satisfaction, expectations, materials, opportunity, opinions, mission, encouragement
... the way, Buckingham also has a resource available called The Truth about You (Thomas Nelson, 2008). It’s a toolkit including a DVD, interactive book and a “rememo” pad to help you enjoy higher satisfaction ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 29 April 2013 / Ethics
Tags: Joe McKeever, preachers, constant, temptation, successful, pontificate, preen, posture, control publicity, discount
... services. Do not read such puffery for factual reports because you will not find any. The meeting attended by 200 people by actual count balloons to a thousand by the time his spin machine tells it. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 25 April 2013 / Administration
Tags: Rick Warren, untapped, gold mines, church, sleeping giant, lay people, financial support, evangelicals, Saddleback
Pastor, you’ve got a sleeping giant in your church. If you awake that sleeping giant, it’ll change your church, your community and the world. This sleeping giant in your church is your unengaged lay people. ... [ +++ ]
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 ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 / Marketplace
Tags: Tony Morgan, blog, unstuck, write, passionate, coaching networks, attack, problems, people
During my coaching networks and ministry health assessments, I frequently spend time checking out church websites. While evaluating the sites, I’ve noticed many pastors and ministry leaders are writing ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 / Pastoring
Tags: Steve Hill, Grace, Spiritual Avalanche, God, John Newton, mercy, undeserved, forgiveness
For some reason known only to the Lord I am reminded of a dear saint of God who would be spiritually crushed by the lack of depth in today’s Christian world. Of course, I can’t speak for him, but I can ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 / Ministry Leadership
Tags: Henry Cloud, leadership, skills, brain, neuroscientists, boundaries, leaders
As neuroscientists have shown in recent years, the very best leadership skills are rooted in how people think, in how our brains are constructed and how they operate. Our brains are designed to work in ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 01 April 2013 / Pastor's Heart
Tags: Mark Rutland, personal, turnaround, God's hand, vigilant, self-aware
A decade ago I went through the darkest time of my adult life that threatened my marriage and my leadership. It was a classic case of leader burnout. For me, it was an eclipse of the sun. The problem ... [ +++ ]
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