John Newton on Suffering in the Pastor’s Life—Erik Reed People are hurting. Many of the people in our congregations are experiencing terrible trials and afflictions. As pastors, we must have our taste as well. It is one thing to hear of others struggles or to talk about them in an application of a message, but…
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Links for Leaders 7/21/17
“Work to stay in your ministry long enough to lead your church well.” Craig Thompson shares 10 short steps for pastors to have a long tenure in their pastorate on the LifeWay Pastors blog. “Anytime you become the hero by solving the problem, you risk teaching your team that without you, the situation is helpless.” At…
Links for Leaders 9/16/16
Pastoral burnout is an epidemic. It is happening all the time to pastors of large and small churches alike. This is a real problem. Pastors must keep people around them who can keep them accountable to avoiding burnout. Jonathan Dodson shares some insight on this at the LifeWay Leadership blog. Kevin Peck and I just…
[GIVEAWAY] Four Reasons Leaders Struggle With Development…And a Solution
I am honored to lead the Resources Division at LifeWay and serve with a team of leaders who are passionate to serve the Church in Her mission of making disciples. Each Wednesday, I share the heart behind one of the resources our team has developed and give an opportunity for you to register to win a free copy of…
A Church’s Behavior Must Be Rooted in Its Beliefs
Thoughtful leaders know that both beliefs and behavior reside within an organizational or ministry culture. Culture is continually formed as the shared beliefs and values are actually lived out in the culture. In a healthy church culture, there is harmony between the beliefs and the behaviors, between what the church says they believe and how…
Links for Leaders 3/4/16
True leaders know what a privilege it is to be a leader, and as a result they care deeply for the people they lead. Matt Mayberry shares some helpful thoughts in Entrepreneur about what true leadership is all about. Leading a team of people is not always a joyful affair. Sometimes, in leadership, you’re going to…