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Last week I shared part 1 of my blog post series on prayer. This week, I want to share with you the second reason why we avoid prayer. I love productivity. I confess that I am addicted to it. The more I produce, the better I feel about myself. However, this addiction is as dangerous […]
Last week was one of those weeks where I found myself forcing my prayers. Like the rest of the world, I faced a full week of deadlines and a family to attend to. On top of that I was also sick, so I didn’t feel much like praying. I just wanted to feel better. I thought getting things […]
There are a lot of responsibilities that a pastor has to jungle throughout the week, but none more important than shepherding his or her staff. No matter if you have part-time, full time or a mix of both on your staff, here are 10 questions that you should be asking everybody who works for you: 1. How is […]
In many evangelical churches, Lent is by and large ignored. Yet ignoring Lent is hazardous to your health. When we ignore Lent, we are really ignoring Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection from the grave. Let me explain why. Lent is the 40 day season of the Christian calendar before Easter where Christians actively practice […]
Have you ever thought that leading in ministry is too hard, maybe even an impossible task? If so, keep reading. One of my favorite stories in the gospel is when Jesus and his disciples are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee during a furious squall (Mark. 4:35-41). The storm was so ferocious that the disciples, many who had spent a […]
Leadership in ministry is difficult Leaders in ministry are busy and overworked Leaders in ministry are often discouraged Leaders in ministry are often isolated and feel alone Leaders in ministry rarely have anyone who is investing in them Leaders in ministry carry relational burdens that have a cumulative effect on their lives Leaders in ministry […]
There are four qualities we use to judge a diamond: cut, clarity, color, and carat. But what qualities do we use to judge leaders in ministry? Tanya Prive over at Forbes.com describes the top 10 qualities that make up a great leader. I liked the article a lot. There is a lot of practical wisdom in it […]
Behind every successful athlete lies a coach who has helped that person become a success. Great athletes aren’t born great, they are coached to be great. Michael Phelps didn’t win 18 gold medals on his own. By his own admission he credits his success to the work his coach put in to help him […]
Scott is a man and pastor who understands the depths of what pastors go through in all areas of ministry, and life in general. Scott walked with me as a pastor during some difficult and dark days. He is a man of grace, support and encouragement through whatever someone might be going through. Pastors are often overlooked in the day-to-day journey of life, and rarely be-friended. Scott is what I call the “real deal,” and I am thankful for his love, acceptance and grace he poured out with me. His heart and love for pastors is very evident and I’m thankful for his ongoing friendship and support.”
- Rev. Mark Lingle, Festival Associate with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association