Have you ever tried to strike up a conversation about faith with someone who didn’t care about God? Perhaps you asked a question like, “What are your thoughts on faith?” And they replied with a deflated “meh.” It’s not like they were rude or anything. “If you believe in God, then great! That’s your truth,” … Continued
Those we guide will be much more likely to follow our lead if they see not only our vision, but also our zeal for God and our desire to talk with Him. They will want what we have.
Too many pastors and leaders have rejected the gift of weekly refreshment that God wants to give them to recharge ministry batteries.
Encouragement for overtaxed church leaders
We can expect that day in and day out we will be pummeled by the flaming arrows of the great enemy of God and man, the devil. These flaming arrows might take many forms, but surely at least one of them is in the form of accusation, and taking up the shield of faith is crucial to counter this.
It's okay for a leader overwhelmed to take a break to clear your head. It could be an afternoon, a day, or a week, but sometimes you just need to get away from the situation long enough to gain a fresh perspective.
Any gifted communicator can tell you what you should be doing. A great pastor journeys alongside you as you seek to do it together, exhibiting great pastor leadership.
We must prepare our teenagers by speaking forthrightly about the temptations that await them after high school. We must help them be on their guard and learn how to be fully armored up with the spiritual protection that Jesus provides every believer (Ephesians 6:11), helping seniors keep faith.
Why We Must Depend on the Promises of God in Difficult Times
