- 1. Don't Let Disappointments Take Away Your Appointment!
- Our hearts are the dwelling places of God and we must be very aware, and even careful, as we determine the kind of atmosphere we have created for the Lord to live in. I have learned in so many situations ...
- Created on 15 November 2021
- 2. Facing Storms of Life With God's Purpose
- What storm has blown into your life lately? Are you, or someone you love, suffering from the trauma of plans that have been washed away, relationships that have been uprooted or security that has been ...
- Created on 17 September 2021
- 3. Rick Warren: 5 Steps to Navigating Loss
- ... marriage or loved ones. And we need to help them through these periods. Here are five steps we can share with our members to help them navigate seasons of loss: 1. Help them release their grief. Traged ...
- Created on 02 March 2021
- 4. How to Minimize Stress This Holiday Season
- Although the holiday season is one of the happiest seasons of the year, it can still be stressful—particularly for those of us in ministry. Not only do we have our regular weekly stresses, such as preparing ...
- Created on 25 November 2020
- 5. Why This Is Your Only Hope in the Midst of Turmoil
- I have listened to powerful messages on learning to hold life loosely so it will not break. But what I have experienced whether I hold on to life forcefully or lightly; it falls apart. But I want to ...
- Created on 20 October 2020
- 6. 10 Ways to Improve Your Online Preaching
- ... istry online and producing services with excellence. Click here to learn more! If you need help creating a church or ministry website, the team at StartCHURCH is here to assist you! We know the challenges ...
- Created on 02 October 2020
- 7. 6 Ways to Lead Your Church When You're Hurting at Christmas
- ... ed trauma or loss this year, too. Or you may have friends and family who are grieving. These six practices will help you grieve and also continue to function as a church leader: Be a worshipper. Jesus belo ...
- Created on 20 December 2019
- 8. 12 Leadership Principles Straight From Jesus
- ... ut rules and regulations. I see Him willingly jeopardizing Himself by breaking the "rules" to help someone in need. He celebrated success in ministry. People who were faithful to Him and His cause were rewa ...
- Created on 07 November 2019
- 9. Why You Shouldn't Hire People Like You
- ... s, but also helping established churches thrive. He loves assisting pastors and those in ministry think through leadership, strategy and life. His specialty is organizational leadership. For the origi ...
- Created on 29 October 2019
- 10. 8 Tips for Hiring Great Leaders
- ... is much you can do that will help you choose wisely. Of course, there is much more to it, but if you are on the go today, here are eight quick tips that will help keep you out of hot water when hiring: ...
- Created on 16 October 2019
- 11. 9 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Young Preacher
- ... ere preaching more than I studied my Bible. My preaching was hardly the overflow of my life. Commentaries can be helpful. Frankly, I didn't even know that commentaries existed when I was a young pastor. I ...
- Created on 03 September 2019
- 12. Why You Might Not Want to Replace Your Departing Staff Member
- The scenario is common. A church staff member submits his or her resignation. Perhaps the person senses God's call to another church. All is well, except now you need to replace the staff person. Or do ...
- Created on 31 July 2019
- 13. A Ministry of Helps ...
- Most readers of this blog work in the kingdom marketplace. You do business as unto the Lord. If this is true for you, I have one question: Do you want to help people? Which comes first in your heart and ...
- Created on 02 May 2019
- 14. Take This Approach to Think Like an Effective Leader
- ... front. You don't have to be out in front in everything within the church or organization you lead, but definitely regarding the most important priorities that will help the church grow and keep it healthy ...
- Created on 21 July 2016
- 15. One Prayer That Works Every Time
- I've been wrestling a LOT with the practice of prayer. There are moments when prayer comes very easily, and my heart feels quite in tune with the divine. Couple that with what appears to be answers to ...
- Created on 22 December 2015
- 16. Adopt a Village, Transform Numerous Lives
- ... u look into the eyes of the children you have helped and see their hope. 6) Every child matters. Although not everyone in your congregation will be able to go to the mission field, they can still suppor ...
- Created on 20 November 2015
- 17. How to Overcome a Shattered Past
- We tend to see God through our shattered perspective, and that's a big problem. With a severely damaged self-image, we generally have a broken God-image too. In fact, let's be honest; some of us believe ...
- Created on 06 August 2015
- 18. The One Thing You Must Do When a Crisis Comes
- ... on. The real tragedy was, there was nobody there to help them. They had never taken the time to get to know anyone. They had never built any relationships. They had never been there for anybody else in ...
- Created on 18 March 2015