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- 1. Why It's Crucial For Your Church to Engage the World Right Now
- ... risked getting infected himself. And touching a leper made you unclean. Jesus hazarded his own ritual cleanliness for the sake of compassion. Throughout Christian history, the church has emulated Jesus' ...
- Created on 02 December 2020
- 2. Pastors, Have You Thanked Your Congregation Lately?
- For many people, this has been the most difficult year they can remember. Surveys show that worry and stress—even for pastors—have increased this year at astronomical rates. Pastor, I want to encourage ...
- Created on 19 November 2020
- 3. Are You Praying for Revival or an Election?
- ... 9:36: "But when He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they fainted and were scattered, like sheep without a shepherd." Our cities need revival! Our creation story star ...
- Created on 17 November 2020
- 4. Spirit-Filled Pastor: 3 Ways to Deal With the Cancer of Hostility
- The shock and awe of the past several months have me wondering, How much more can the system handle? The turbulence has many of us doing an internal evaluation and asking, "What can I do?" While others ...
- Created on 15 June 2020
- 5. Spirit-Filled Evangelist: Don't Get Distracted by Darkness, Decay and Death
- I have heard these words in my spirit: "Don't get distracted." Could the distraction be, returning to the old routines that were non-productive in reaching the lost? It is said that, "Crisis gives birth ...
- Created on 11 May 2020
- 6. What Would the Apostle Paul Do During COVID-19 Quarantine?
- Paul was in prison. His life had been put on "pause," and he was in social isolation. It sounds much like our lives today, doesn't it? Paul ached to speak with and to be with those whom he loved, but ...
- Created on 07 May 2020
- 7. The Real Difference Between Confident and Arrogant Leaders
- We ask leaders to be confident, but we bristle when they become arrogant. What is the difference? The dictionary reveals arrogance is pride, egotism and inflated self-importance, while confidence is ...
- Created on 06 May 2020
- 8. Rick Warren: 6 Ways Jesus Modeled Compassion for the Sick ...
- ... historically have engaged illness with compassion, mercy and tenderness. Jesus himself modeled this for us. Matthew 14:14 (CEV) tells us, "When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw the large crowd. He fe ...
- Created on 14 April 2020
- 9. Church Leaders, Take This New Movement to Heart
- Fostering and adoption are typically words connected to families and individuals. But now the movements are connected to congregations as well. It is an exciting time. Let's get my meanings clear so we ...
- Created on 16 March 2020
- 10. The Simplest Way to Reach the Broken
- ... d only be concerned about correct doctrine. He met their needs with compassion. Notice the last line of today's Scripture: "proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." This refers to the "Year of Jubilee," ...
- Created on 25 February 2020
- 11. Why Self-Care Is Essential for Good Leadership
- If you are in crisis, please call 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are not alone. Did you know that an estimated 300 to 400 doctors will kill themselves this year? One doctor ...
- Created on 22 January 2020
- 12. How a Simple Act of Compassion Led to This Child's Salvation ...
- ... as, may we all become more compassionate and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and look for ways to be inclusive. Rachel Chimits is a writer for World Challenge, a glob ...
- Created on 19 December 2019
- 13. 10 Things Churches Do That Drive Away First-Time Visitors
- The research and the post got me in trouble five years ago. So, why am I revisiting this issue? Over the past few weeks, I have been involved in microconsultations. We bring 10 pastors together for 1.5 ...
- Created on 14 October 2019
- 14. To Follow Jesus' Heart, You Must Heed This Acts 1:8 Example
- If you want to spend your time ministering like Jesus did, then you'll get out of your church building and take the gospel to your neighborhood, city, state, country and world. If you look at where ...
- Created on 29 August 2019
- 15. 5 Common Struggles Young Pastors Face
- Several years ago, I spent a couple of hours with a group of young pastors. It was a cross representation of church planters and pastors of established churches. There were healthy churches and unhealthy ...
- Created on 11 July 2019
- 16. Grab a Wheelbarrow and Fill It Full of Care
- ... le to influence anyone in the long run without a wheelbarrow full of care and compassion. The abundance of my heart is demonstrated in the manner in which I speak and take action. It is a combination of wo ...
- Created on 20 February 2017
- 17. Why Confession Really Is Good for the Soul
- It happens. Leaders mess up. And leaders get caught. I'm so glad that it's more uncommon than common, but I understand what's in play. It's human nature. Genesis chapter 3 makes it clear. We veer from ...
- Created on 10 October 2016
- 18. 4 Basic People Needs the Church Must Meet
- Jesus told us that He came so that we would have "life to the fullest" (John 10:10). If that was Jesus' goal while He was on Earth, don't you think that should be a goal of the church? Most people aren't ...
- Created on 09 August 2016
- 19. 5 Ways to Include Kids With Special Needs in Your Children's Ministry
- At just about every workshop I lead, I get a similar line of questioning that starts like this: "We don't have a special needs ministry at our church, but ... ." I know it may feel overwhelming to get ...
- Created on 10 June 2016
- 20. Is Spiritual Intensity Necessary?
- ... the deepest places of our hearts. 4. Compassion. Most churches are involved in local expressions of compassion in their communities. We know God's love is expansive for the poor and those in need. Com ...
- Created on 20 October 2015
