How Can You Support Your Tired Pastor?
Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.
Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.
The voice many people hear above Gods is the voice of their own hurt, pain, disappointment, upbringing, bad experiences with churches, impatience with others faults, independence, a desire to do everything their way, etc., which can be mistaken for hearing God's voice vs own.
Times shift with regard to what makes the gospel appealing, relevant and resonant in our society, culture and world. Nothing captures people’s attention today more than a social vision concerned with justice, peace, grace and equity.
Theres something unique about Jesus that is absolutely compelling, and if we can make him our story through the He Gets Us campaign, then watch out.
Ensure the message the church shares on its website, social media pages, and in-person equals the positive guest experience they will encounter when they arrive.
It is our faith that unites us to other believers. We ought to be tethered together, invested in each others lives, and care for the faith journey beyond conversion of one another further than our conversion stories.
The panelists thoughtfully evaluated each submission and chose one or more as an Outreach Resource of the Year, then highlighted other titles as “Also Recommended.” Here are the winners in the Spiritual Growth category.
The church is highly relational, and we sometimes evaluate the effectiveness of a ministry by asking if everyone is happy, not is anyone changing and growing? Asking the right church change assessment questions can make all the difference.
Every generation shapes the church for the generation to come, but today we may be at a particularly malleable hinge point for Next-Level Church Planting Strategy.
Pray with your people. Pray privately, and always maintain a spirit of prayer as you move forward in helping the church move from death to life over time, focusing on church revitalization.