Pastoral ministry can be busy and rewarding. It can also be a place to lose your sanity.
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Dealing with Detractors
If you are going to lead anything you will face detractors. A “detractor” is a person who is more than discouraging; they are disparaging.
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10 Keys to Being a Better Writer for an Internet Audience
Many pastors and other church leaders have found another voice—as writers—by which they can expand their Kingdom influence online.
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An Open Letter to Church Ministry Volunteers
Leading your team is an act of worship and witness. As an act of worship, you say to God, “Here is my comfort, time, plans and preferences.”
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Pastoral Leadership Capital, Part 2: Accruing and Spending It
My last post, Pastoral Leadership Capital, Part 1: What Is It?, introduced the idea of Pastoral Leadership Capital, drawing from both the ideas of capital and leadership capital. But, if Pastoral Leadership Capital is “a thing” as I argue that it is, how does one accumulate it and how does one spend (or lose) it? Accruing […]
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A Plea from a Pastor to Pastors
Pastors who have spent time in prayer, preaching, and personal ministry have built up significant leadership credibility.
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