As a pastor, there’s something I don’t like to hear after I preach. I get where people are coming from when they say it, but it still bothers me when people say it. It’s when, after the sermon on the way out, they say “that was a great sermon, Pastor! I wish my ____________ was … Continued
Rarely do pastors and church leaders know the church community demographics of their neighborhoods, especially concerning poverty and medical bills. To care for those in need, understanding this data is crucial.
Dispelling three common myths about what expository preaching is.
When we take those steps to get to know the person instead of operating out of assumptions we grow in compassion, joy, and empathy.
The churches kept waiting for the silver bullet. The most common silver bullet was a new pastor who would turn things around. The second most common silver bullet was a new youth or children’s minister who would do all the work to reach young people.
Every leader has a leadership Achilles heel, a weakness that challenges overall strength. Understanding your God's gifts and leadership weaknesses is crucial, as the devil already knows.
Harnessing team power is crucial as any organization is only as good as the people within it. Take the greatest idea and put the wrong people behind it and little progress will be realized. Therefore, with the right people even average ideas can achieve tremendous results.
Severance pay is a common practice in many industries, and understanding pastoral severance packages is crucial for both clergy and churches. Some employers will offer severance as a gesture of goodwill to those laid off, but it is not required by law under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Many severances are based on the length of employment.
Many youth leaders get discouraged and quit because they dont have a vision worth staying for or, if they do have a vision, a strategy for accomplishing it. Learn how to avoid youth pastor burnout.
It’s just uncomfortable to be outside the bubble. Honestly, it’s just easier to hang out with other believers who think like we do, talk like we do, and act like we do. Outside the bubble is a different world.
