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- 21. Don't Slam the Door on the Holy Spirit—Invite Him to Move!
- ... rnatural ways. And people are more comfortable stepping out in faith in front of 10 people than they are in front of 3,000. Train people in prophecy, healing and Spirit-led ministry. Many pastors clam ...
- Created on 13 April 2021
- 22. Why an Interim Leader Is Your Only Choice
- ... is an interim pastor. There has often been someone who has gone before you, and there will always be someone who comes after. Pastors need to take measures throughout their time in ministry to prevent ...
- Created on 08 April 2021
- 23. Why This May Be the Perfect Time to Plant a Church
- The title of this article may feel very counterintuitive to you. Planting a church when many congregations are closing forever? Reimagining our ministry when we feel like we're crawling back to life ...
- Created on 07 April 2021
- 24. 3 Unseen Hooks Dragging Your Church Down
- Church leaders are more on guard right now. It's understandable. Decision fatigue is a real issue with many pastors. People seem to gravitate to the extremes more easily. Hypersensitivity is pervasive ...
- Created on 07 April 2021
- 25. Now That Easter Has Passed, What's Next?
- You pastors and church leaders have been through so much. While others have likewise had severe challenges, pastors have truly had one challenge after another. You lead an organization that is designed ...
- Created on 05 April 2021
- 26. Why Pastors May Not Be Financially Prepared to Retire: Part 2 ...
- ... for a pastor's retirement rests with the church board or elders, congregation and the pastor. The Word of God tells us to care for our leadership in the church. Far too many congregations are unaware o ...
- Created on 01 April 2021
- 27. Why Retirement May Not Be the Best Option for Pastors ...
- ... y check or not, as so many pastors cancel their contributions to Social Security early in their ministry in order to pay their monthly living expenses. Before pastoring, my wife and I owned a small busines ...
- Created on 31 March 2021
- 28. Why Your Succession Plan Matters Now More Than Ever
- One feeling is uniting all pastors after 2020: exhaustion. A year full of polarizing events, a global pandemic that shifted how churches operate and a lack of in-person community has pushed a lot of ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 29. 3 Steps for a Long-Haul Ministry
- What makes pastoring so difficult? As a former church planter and pastor, I know firsthand that the pastorate can be a very tough job, one that often takes a tough toll on pastors. After planting two ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 30. A Plea to Pastors for Easter Weekend ...
- ... es may give people the courage to gather in a group again. But whether we're talking about unusual years like 2021 or somewhat more normal years (whatever those are), we need to talk about pastors. ...
- Created on 29 March 2021
- 31. 6 Reasons Senior Pastors Should Lead a Mentoring Group ...
- ... of a hospital. — Senior pastor. The article's disclaimer questions whether Drucker actually said this, but based on my conversations with pastors, this idea isn't far off. Senior pastors feel the stra ...
- Created on 25 March 2021
- 32. Character-Building Benefit of Church Sports Are As Important As Ever
- Editor's note: If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are not alone. When parents choose extracurricular activities for their child, the practical ...
- Created on 24 March 2021
- 33. A Sure Way to Keep Your Millennials in Church
- ... with spiritual maturity. The issue was that not one single leader was in my generation—no Millennial pastors, associate pastors or small group leaders. Today, I'm going to share with you how you can u ...
- Created on 22 March 2021
- 34. 5 Essentials to Lead and Motivate Your Volunteers
- Have your volunteers returned? As more of your congregation return to church, your need for quality and committed volunteers increases. However, that might produce a unique kind of tension. It's ...
- Created on 22 March 2021
- 35. 15 Characteristics of an Equipping Church
- ... to serve in some capacity, and the church provides a process of training for that to happen. 2. Pastors mentor a few leaders at a time, equip them and release them to do ministry. 3. Members are equippe ...
- Created on 18 March 2021
- 36. Why Radical Times Require Radical Believers
- ... rs it an honor to assist in conducting the annual pastor's conference, where thousands of pastors from Russia"s 11 time zones come for training, teaching and equipping. Mikel and his wife, Marsha, reside in ...
- Created on 15 March 2021
- 37. Discerning the Difference Between God's 'No' and 'Not Yet'
- Many times in life God has asked me to wait when I wanted to move forward. He has required patience of me when I wanted progress. I have had to learn that when God says, "Not yet," that He is not necessarily ...
- Created on 11 March 2021
- 38. 9 Most Important Practices for Pastors ...
- Pastor, how do you stay strong for the long haul? These personal practices for pastors will help you thrive for a lifetime of ministry. Of all the factors that go into the making of a healthy church, ...
- Created on 10 March 2021
- 39. This Character Trait Is a Dealbreaker for Pastors ...
- ... in. — "The committee assures me that everything will be okay." When the young minister raises the issue of the pastor's questionable reputation, the chairman insists that all of that has been take ...
- Created on 10 March 2021
- 40. Do Your Deeds Reflect the Holy Spirit?
- ... Russia through televised citywide soul-winning celebrations. Mikel considers it an honor to assist in conducting the annual pastor's conference, where thousands of pastors from Russia's 11 time zones come for ...
- Created on 08 March 2021