5 Church Staffing Trends
William Vanderbloemen: "Look for leaders of leaders who naturally invest in others and create a culture of excellence."
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The Best Way to Conclude a Sermon
"Most preachers spend far more time on the introduction than on the conclusion. That’s a mistake."
Incarnational Ministry: The Power of Being Human
Hugh Halter: "Being human may be how we are all born, but staying human is not natural—it’s supernatural."
10 Reasons Why Your Good Intentions to Fight Poverty Backfire
"Good intentions to alleviate poverty are not good enough. Sometimes our helping hurts the 'helped.'"
20 Misperceptions About Missionaries
"Missionaries are regular people answering God’s call to do work across cultures. They don’t want to be heroes."
The Best Way to NOT Grow Your Church
"We have learned much about growing churches over the last 25-30 years. But sometimes I think we are trying too hard."
Worried Enough to Pray
"Greater is the occupant of Heaven’s throne than the occupant of the White House."
10 Things They Never Taught Me in Seminary
"It is impossible for seminaries to teach their students everything they need to know for future ministry."
6 Ways Ministry Spouses Get Hurt
Thom Rainer: "Sometimes ministry spouses are among the loneliest people in the church."
Why Are We Still Building Orphanages in 2016?
"As Christians, we should be the ones out there supporting families. Instead we are destroying them."