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Sleep is one of God's gifts we get to arrange for ourselves. We are wiser and better when we practice this rhythm of grace.
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Many church leaders have a vision regarding the future impact of a church (e.g. innovation, unity, impact, reach, etc.). But too often, slowly at first almost unperceivably, these
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Research shows that past adversity can help you persevere in the face of current stress. And that makes sense, because perseverance requires strength, and adversity makes you stron
Is there anything you or I doas regular, average pastorsthat hurts rather than helps the cause of the local church?
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It’s said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This observation can apply to business as well.
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The multisite strategy is ingrained in the American church culture. While the majority of churches will never use a multisite strategy, they are no longer perceived as aberrations
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I believe that those who honor their Christian faith at work will do two things: 1) They will do a good job, and 2) They will be men of their word.
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Gentleness is power under control. It is also deploying power properly for the benefit of others.
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If you want to enjoy your work without making it an idol, the solution isn’t loving your work less, but more—freely and fully delighting in your God given vocation.
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Fear has a way of paralyzing most of us at one point or another.
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Church leaders often blend worship services in hopes of creating unity.
Even if you're reading the Bible every day, you may be missing—or misunderstanding—some of what it says.
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Anxiety is now at epidemic proportions. Sadly, Christians are not exempt.
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A lot of us grew up with the belief that self loathing is next to godliness and that any kind of positive evaluation of ourselves is just pride at work.
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It’s a grip test. Simply squeeze a tool called a dynamometer that measures your grip strength. The stronger your grip, the better your health and lower your risk of dying.
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As a parent, pastor, and former coach, I am always interested in ways leaders can help build cultures of respect among church members, teams, and children.
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Your church website content needs to be compelling for your members as well as potential visitors.
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Have you ever found yourself in a devastating, hopeless situation? Perhaps you felt alone and unsure of where to turn.
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You know that you'll have eternal life in heaven. But what about here on earth?
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Some pastors refrain from preaching on political topics. However, on national holidays and in national election years, many parishioners yearn for some biblical perspective.
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As I look across the landscape of believers today, I see a lot of Christians wrestling with what a true disciple of Christ should look like in the workplace.
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When seeking counsel, not all advice is good advice.
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Churches have an incredible opportunity to grow their reach through live streams.
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Modern life militates against prayer as preparation for our daily work.
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I’ve often lamented my failure to talk with my dad more frequently. You know how it is. You always think you have more time.
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Today, effective communication for pastors and churches extends beyond the pulpit to online platforms.
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Learn more about adding value and promoting God's purposes through redemptive economics.
Many decisions have no clear, obvious correct answer. For some decisions, the best answer is difficult and possibly even painful. This is perhaps the most difficult aspect of leade
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We’re all gifted at something. Sometimes in the name of false modesty we pretend we’re not really that gifted. But that’s just not true. You’re gifted at something.
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At the risk of appearing different, abnormal, peculiar, or irregular, try a little kindness today.
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The tiny cracks and fissures in our moral foundation may seldom be seen by the outside world.
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If you want to get a huge response on social media, post something complimentary—or critical—about a leader.
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Feeling overwhelmed at work can be caused by a wide range of both external and internal factors.
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Sometimes, the most challenging days in leadership can offer the greatest growth opportunities.
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What’s your favorite Bible translation? Does it really matter which one you choose?
Foresight leadership is seeing what your outreach field will look like in 2, 3 & 7 years … and start planning now.
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Instead of looking for temporal internal needs when evaluating a church, look for eternal external needs.
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Here are eight diagnostic questions to ask to dig deeper in your discipleship.
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We are called to delight in the gifts the Creator has given while delighting in our Creator above all things.
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Sinful pride is an inflated sense of importance. The Bible calls it thinking too highly of oneself. We often identify it as arrogance or egotism.
Why are people who have done so much for God’s kingdom so vulnerable to sin?
Have I become a legalistic and grumpy old man? Maybe. But hear me out.
One of the biggest challenges you will face as a leader is figuring out how to treat people.
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One out of every 10 American adults struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
When God wants to be heard, he is impossible to ignore.
