Losses tend to turn out to be wins in disguise. Remember, we are the death and resurrection people. The gospel calls us to a cheerful confidence to jump into the fray, and to a cheerful humility to lose well (if we must), knowing that the Father can take painful losses and raise them up to be gospel wins.
It's the nature of God to use small things for his glory
Does your church publish attendance for all members to see? This question might cause a level of concern regarding smaller church gatherings. We know that fewer churches publish attendance records than at any point in the past few decades.
Review Gods faithfulness in my own life. When I take this step, I generally write a list of the ways Gods always taken care of me. When I see His past-tense care in front of me, its a reminder to trust Him with my present-tense questions about trusting the Lord.
Instead of making texting the enemy, here are ways to leverage it to reach people.
When your church has a barrier to break through, its not just one gifted leader that makes it happen. Its the strength found in the culture of a team and how they work together that allows the breakthrough.
Every one of us has a private village. This circle is where we can most effectively share what Jesus has done for us and for others, becoming everyday missionaries.
Reflections for the well-worn leader of global missions
Perhaps youve seen this before or maybe youve been guilty of providing shallow leadership. For seasons, at least, I am not too proud to admit I certainly have. Identifying shallow leadership is key, and these times are easy to spot by the teams we lead.
