6 Questions for Pastors to Ask a Grieving Person
Through support and biblical wisdom, individuals can experience recovery.
Leadership
4 Affirming Truths for Pastors — Especially on a Monday
While there isn’t always much pastors can do to circumvent the emotional and spiritual ascents and descents that seem to accompany their weekly rhythms, there are things they can do to ensure that they remain healthy for the long haul in the midst of it.
What Churches in Decline Do Wrong
Examine the poor decisions that contribute to the decline and demise of churches.
What Has Cost Evangelicals Their Standing in Public Opinion?
Many of our “beliefs” are not aspects of Christian doctrine at all, but rather ideologies we have made into theologies.
What to Say to the Worst Critics
Keep calm and use facts. Maintaining a good reputation is a biblical requirement for pastors. I can understand the visceral reaction of defensiveness when faced with a public attack. Most want to defend their good name. The problem is you escalate the issue when you respond emotionally. Learn how to be responding to harsh critics effectively.
Parking Lot Volunteers Set the Tone
Remember that we live in an 8 second world, and first impressions are critical. In that context, whether you have one person or a multi-person team helping in the parking lot, they’re the first contact new visitors will receive.
The Week After Easter: Post Easter Church Encouragement
When you lead a church, you cant help but dreamand dream big. I think thats one of the marks of a leader. But for most, its not long before the dream comes face to face with reality, especially in the week after Easter.
When Your Church Is Resisting Change
The future is uncharted territory, but we walk forward into it whether we like it or not. Believers have a Lord who dwells in the future as well as the present. We can go confidently into that good night, as one put it. He leadeth me in paths of righteousness, especially when the church is resisting change.
Sean Nemecek: Wholeness After Pastor Burnout Recovery
Teams that thrive tend to encourage one another seven to nine times more than they criticize, a key aspect of pastor burnout recovery.
Who’s the Evangelism Champion in Your Church?
“It takes a team—a multistrand cord of leadership—to effectively direct the local church in evangelism.”
