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The Fight for Joy in Ministry: A Renewed Perspective
Discover how joy in ministry isn’t just a byproduct of favorable circumstances but a daily pursuit that sustains and strengthens your leadership. In this reflective piece inspired by Desiring God’s article, ‘Do You Fight for Joy?’, we explore the biblical foundation of joy, practical steps to cultivate it, and why it’s essential for thriving in ministry. Learn how gratitude, remembrance, and a Christ-centered focus can transform your approach to leadership. Read more to embrace joy as both a choice and a charge in your calling.
The Four Questions That Changed How I Lead: A Pastor’s Reflection
Have you ever read something that felt like it was written just for you? That’s exactly how I felt reading Chapter 2 of Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell. As a pastor, leadership is at the heart of what I do, and Maxwell’s reflective questions struck...
Building Resilient Communities: The Church’s Role in a Hopeful Future
In their work, Creating Shared Resilience: The Role of the Church in a Hopeful Future, David M. Boan and Josh Ayers delve into local churches' pivotal function in fostering resilience within communities. They define resilience as the capacity of individuals or systems...
How does your eldership need to be led by you? 5 Steps to effective leadership.
As a pastor, you are not just leading a congregation—you are shepherding a team of shepherds. Your eldership is not a business boardroom, nor a casual gathering of friends, but a sacred assembly of called men, charged with the care of souls. To lead such a group well...
3 Tips on Navigating Conflict and Promoting Unity
Conflict is not a stranger to the Christian life. Though we are reconciled to God, we still live in a fallen world, among imperfect people, and carry the weight of our own imperfections. Within the Church, the presence of conflict is not a failure of faith—it is an...
5 Best Practices for Leading a Meeting
Meetings are a staple in any organization. They are essential for communication, collaboration, and decision-making. However, poorly managed meetings can lead to wasted time and frustration. Imagine entering a meeting expecting clarity but leaving more confused than...
The Power of Repentance: 3 Reasons Leaders Should Model This Vital Practice
As church leaders, we often feel the pressure to have it all together, to be the unshakable rock for our congregation. But what if the most powerful thing we could do as leaders is to show our humanity, especially through the practice of repentance? Repentance isn't...
How Do People Change?
This is a pretty meta-question, but I think it might be one of the most important questions for us to consider. Most of us want to change. We want to be a better version of ourselves. We want to be more effective at what we do … but HOW? Minor, temporary change is...
Reenergizing an exhausted organization
Admiral John Richardson, the former chief of naval operations, suggests strategies for leaders to avoid burnout and prevent pandemic fatigue. Copyright © 2020 McKinsey & Company. All rights reserved. “When will this be over?” This question—and the current waiting...