July is often a time many ministry leaders rest. For years it has been a time when I have taken some extra time to slow down, read more, vacation with my girls, and not go to the office as much. Whether you rest in July or not, you do need to rest. Rest is not…
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Links for Leaders 7/7/17
“Do strategy and Scripture have anything to do with each other? I’m convinced they do. Sometimes it is clearly stated in a single passage and other times it is embedded deep in the narrative or overall context.” My friend Steve Graves shares about the story of Joseph and how it relates to strategic thinking. “Just…
3 Reasons Kids Ministry Is Important
The last two weeks have provided great reminders to me about why kids ministry is so important. I served as camp pastor at CentriKid camps for a week. The whole family came and we had a great time. The kids participated in Bible studies, recreation, track times based on their interests, and morning and evening…
[GIVEAWAY] Leadership Succession at Every Level
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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…
Links for Leaders 6/9/17
“Don’t be that leader who, while clearly having some solid leadership skills, nonetheless seems to annoy people on a regular basis through seemingly minor habits.” Scott Cochrane talks about annoying habits leaders have that should be avoided. “Learning to deal with, process, and mature through betrayal may be one of the more important leadership issues,…
Links for Leaders 6/2/17
“Successful leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about being able to find them by asking better questions.” Jeremy Chandler shares about how to help Millennials become better leaders on Ron Edmondson’s blog. “Knowing your history can make all the difference in charting the path to the future.” Selma Wilson shares about the importance…
Links for Leaders 5/26/17
“One of the hardest things I do in ministry is interact with those who are no longer in ministry, but wish they were. They’ve been derailed. They messed up and either they got caught or the guilt got the best of them and they confessed.” Ron Edmondson writes about five ways ministry leaders derail themselves….
[GIVEAWAY] 4 Challenging Realities of Message Preparation
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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…
Links for Leaders 5/12/17
“Getting beyond your own narrative helps you widen your outlook, cleans up your perspective, and softens your heart.” Steve Graves shares about the importance of being a thoughtful leader. “It’s true that glamorizing the past can leave you longing to go back rather than forward. But ignoring the past can be just as dangerous. Knowing…
Links for Leaders 5/5/17
“In a society where helping yourself has become the norm, it seems like fewer and fewer people still have the courage to ask someone else for help.” Jacqueline Whitmore explains why it’s important to ask for help, which is applicable to leaders. “Some pastors, perhaps unknowingly, undermine their own leadership credibility. They find themselves in…