By Ron Edmondson Are you aware of all the ways you can be distracted as a pastor? I encounter so many struggling pastors. And unfortunately, I know so many who used to be pastors but no longer hold the position. It may be through a blatant sin or a casual drifting from doing what they knew […]
By Matt Brown God calls, prepares and empowers spiritual leaders to lead His church. Spiritual leadership is not a job for everybody. While every Christian is called to follow Christ wholeheartedly, and make an impact on the world around them—some are called to equip the Body of Christ as spiritual leaders. Spiritual leadership is vitally important. […]
By Dan Black – Passion is a key element for a leader. I have observed that people who are successful and achieve great things are passionate leaders. It is important to find the areas you are passionate about then stay focused on them. I have discovered finding your purpose and strengths helps when it comes to having passion. […]
By Charles Stone Have you ever felt depleted? Like you needed to recharge your soul? As a pastor I have. Some time back I heard Rick Reed, the president of Heritage College and Seminary (located near Toronto), give an uplifting talk about how you can recharge your soul. He spoke at a monthly gathering of pastors and Christian […]
Home Pastors 7 Practices for Inclusion of Young Leaders 7 Practices for Inclusion of Young Leaders By Dan Reiland July 25, 2022 Leadership has never been a spectator sport; we must get in the game from day one. When you’ve invited a young leader onto your team, it’s important that you’re prepared to develop them, willing to hand […]
The Best Method for Discipling Believers in a Thriving Small ChurchBy Karl Vaters @ Churchleaders –June 29, 2022 The Best Method for Discipling Believers in a Thriving Small Church“What discipleship curriculum do you recommend for small churches?”I get asked that question a lot. And my answer almost always disappoints the questioner.“Whatever works in your context.”Here’s why […]
5 Truths You Should Know Before Entering MinistryBy Lee McDerment –June 13, 2022 Before Entering Ministry: YOU ARE NOT GOD’S GIFT TO THE CHURCH. THE CHURCH IS GOD’S GIFT TO YOU.Early in ministry, I believed the lie that NewSpring should be so glad to have brilliant, talented me as its worship leader. What a joke! In the […]
Resilience of the Small ChurchBy Karl Vaters –June 6, 2022 There is an undeniable, irresistible resilience of the small church. Small churches are not better than big churches. Big churches aren’t better than small ones.The arguments we have about size are silly, dangerous and missing the point.Everyone has something unique to contribute.As for small churches, here are some […]
What Every Pastor NeedsBy Ron Edmondson @church leaders.com –June 29, 2022 Every pastor needs someone who will hold up their hand when it begins to fall.Every pastor I know has days when they feels they carry everyone else’s struggles, but there is no one to help with theirs. Of course, we are all to “cast our […]
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