31. Write things down! Are you supposed to get back with someone? Did you promise to call? Are you supposed to prepare for a meeting? Write it down. You might be surprised to know how many people never do this. 32. Nurture your prayer life. I came across this line the other day, “Pray is… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 4)
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41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 3)
21. Work to become aware of both your thinking and your feelings. Self-awareness can help you can bring some clarity as to what you need to be praying for. 22. Avoid shortcuts. Don’t dodge the hard books or the tedious study just because you are now out of seminary. Pay now or pay later.… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 3)
41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 2)
(More on the list of what ministers ought to know. See the earlier post.) 11. Be very careful about what you say in humor. You never know what a person has gone through in her/his early years. 12. Avoid self-pity. You are not the only one who works hard and who doesn’t get support at… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 2)
41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 1)
The follow list will be posted in four parts. This should be of particular interest to ministers. 1. Don’t go on and on talking about your church! Learn from other people. Maybe God is working in their church as well. Ask them questions. 2. Forget trying to be a big name. Most of… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 1)