Because people matter to God, they matter to us. This past Sunday we saw an incredible example of what happened when this truth captured a …
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How to Lead (and Preach) Through Your Weaknesses
Jesus was definitely an iconoclast, continually challenging the conventional thinking of His day. Twenty different times Jesus said, "You've heard it said... but I say to you..." And even today, his thoughts on leadership go against the grain.
Most modern books on leadership, whether Christian or secular, give the …
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17 Tips for Staying Productive In Ministry
Pastors, we tend to share a lot throughout the year. Some of you are preparing two or three messages and presentations every week. When you repeat that process 52 times in a year, life gets exhausting. How do you stay motivated to keep going?
Let me share with you how I've managed to motivate myself. Here are …
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10 Churches I Won’t Serve as Interim Pastor
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You’re an interim pastor looking for the next call. A potential client church is toying with the idea of retaining your services. After …
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Church Members: What Is Your Pastor Packing on His Back?
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Have you ever considered as a church member, all that your Pastor is packing on his back? Besides carrying the load of the church as Senior …
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The Best Leaders Expect the Best in People
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Great leaders expect the best in people and bad leaders expect the worst. Rinse and repeat. Over the years I’ve worked with a number of …
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Great Video about Men, Women, and Communication
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"Don't try to fix it. I just need you to listen." Every man has heard these words. And they are the law of the land. No …
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Free eBook – In Plain Sight: A Primer For Reclaiming Discipleship In The Local Church
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American evangelicalism has been blindsided. Our cities and our world have changed. In our missional focus to reach the city, we have …
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How to Lead (and Preach) Through Your Weaknesses
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Jesus was definitely an iconoclast, continually challenging the conventional thinking of His day. Twenty different times Jesus …
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Seven (Hopefully) Helpful Hints after Seven Months of Visiting Churches
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I’ve been on the road a bit more than usual. My job as CEO of LifeWay requires that I spend most of my time in Nashville, but I do get out …
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Recruiting A Co-Leader
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There are few other tasks in the family of God that surpass shepherding Jesus’ flock—which is what you as a leader are doing. As you …
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NEXT Church Planting Network Is Giving Away $10,000
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The NEXT Church Planting Network is hosting a conference late this summer that every church planter needs to attend. This no-holds-barred, …
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