The Momentum of Encouragement
We should be encouragers, not competitors. The momentum of encouragement is found when we serve Jesus amid brokenness.
Author: Paul Hobbs
You Are Living a Great Life
I feel loved and respected by congregation members, but when I focus on the reality that God allows me to proclaim his Word to his people, I am humbled. In this state of mixed emotion, I remind myself that I am living a great life.
God Is Not Limited by Our Lack of Provision
When churches lack resources, it's easy to feel discouraged, but God's provision in lack can bring revitalization.
Beyond Me and Mine: Understanding Local Church Community
What does it mean to be a part of a local church community?
The Recency Effect on Perspective
The recency effect on perspective can cloud our view of God's work in our lives and the church, making short-term struggles seem like the whole picture. The way out of this unhelpful state for me is to step back and form a larger perspective of God's work in my life and the church. Unfortunately, what takes place in the short term is not always a clear picture of God's activity.
Having No One Is Better Than Having the Wrong One
With limited financial and volunteer resources, I needed to fill a critical role on my leadership team.
Guilt Without Shame
I believe that a healthy sense of responsibility is absent of shame and enables us to recognize our mistakes without losing value.
Resetting Your Expectations
If we see Jesus' current work disconnected from our expectations based on the biblical record, our faith and ability to lead can be crippled.
Changing the Heart of the Leader
Church leaders are not responsible for coming up with plans or strategies of mobilization. We are to put into action what God places in our hearts.
Increasing Your Leadership Influence by Listening
Being a humble listener is a skill all leaders need to develop.