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By Chuck Lawless Few of us who are pastors excel in—or even enjoy—every aspect of pastoral ministry. Most of us have a few areas we greatly enjoy, a few areas that stretch us uncomfortably, and many areas in the middle. When we recognize the extremes at either end, we’re better prepared to capitalize on our strengths and force ourselves […]
By Gavin Adams Could your strong sense of responsibility increase your team’s irresponsibility? If you’re a leader, I suspect you possess a strong sense of responsibility. Taking on a leadership role or receiving a leadership promotion would only be possible if you were persistently responsible. I love working with people with a high sense of responsibility. Responsible […]
By Eric Geiger -December 6, 2022 Here are three common false idols in churches that every church leader needs to know and turn away from. Hezekiah is affirmed in Scripture as doing “what was right in the Lord’s sight” (2 Kings 18:3). The next verse details what Hezekiah did: “He removed the high places, shattered […]
By Eric Geiger -November 28, 2022 / Churchleaders God used the pandemic to do more than we could ask or imagine. In July 2020 we started having small gatherings outside in alleyways, hotel gathering places, and courtyards of coffee shops throughout Orange County. We called the approach “Mariners in the Neighborhood,” and at first it […]
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 […]