Wise leaders understand that life and ministry is a long game. Far too many church leaders act as if real ministry began once they came on the scene. It almost sounds like what the congregation may have been doing for many years long before the present leaders showed up is not as legitimate as what… Continue reading 5 Attributes of Wise Leaders
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4 Critical Areas that Need Your Investment
One of the greatest resources that you and I have at our disposal is our attention. There are many demands for our attention. Yet, every day far too many of us squander this valuable resource due to our own distraction. We have difficulty giving our full attention to what really matters and being fully present… Continue reading 4 Critical Areas that Need Your Investment
Ministry Inside.86
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCIFT9KeIXo[/youtube] Recently, I was at Regent College and had the opportunity to hear Dr. Rod Wilson one evening. Rod Wilson serves as the President of Regent and is also Professor of Counseling and Psychology. His talk was helpful, informative, and encouraging. The video is from another talk in which he discusses humility and leadership. His… Continue reading Ministry Inside.86
Ministry Inside.86
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCIFT9KeIXo[/youtube] Recently, I was at Regent College and had the opportunity to hear Dr. Rod Wilson one evening. Rod Wilson serves as the President of Regent and is also Professor of Counseling and Psychology. His talk was helpful, informative, and encouraging. The video is from another talk in which he discusses humility and leadership. His… Continue reading Ministry Inside.86
WInning More Than a Game
Some athletes win more than a game. I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My favorite team sport is football. Every fall, I follow my favorite teams. I watch the games on television. I keep track of the standings. I read the sports pages. At the end of the… Continue reading WInning More Than a Game
21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 4)
Many Christians feel tired and worn out. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 contains an important reminder that the incredible change one experiences as a Christian is not an act of the will but an act of Jesus through the Spirit of God. This means that being an effective Christ-follower in the 21st century is not a… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 4)
Away and Now Back
Those of you who read this blog regularly have probably noticed that I have posted very little in the last week. On Thursday evening through Saturday morning, I attended the Lipscomb University Conference on Preaching. Speakers included Scot McKnight, Tom Long, Tremper Longman, Richard Ward, and Dave Bland. I really enjoy this conference. The… Continue reading Away and Now Back
Life on the Pedestal
We place some people on a pedestal, high above all others. I first realized this many years ago when Charlotte and I were in the home of a young couple who lived in North Alabama. They were newly married. She was a Christian and he was not. We were in their home that evening because… Continue reading Life on the Pedestal
21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 1)
Ministry in the body of Christ may look very different from church to church, depending upon your context and setting. It may look differently in a 21st century setting than it did fifty years ago. Nevertheless, anyone involved in any kind ministry in the body of Christ would do well to read 2 Corinthians–again and… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 1)
Willow Creek Summit
I’ve been to four Willow Creek Summits. This one may have been the best. Each year, Willow Creek Community Church hosts a leadership conference that is made available as a simulcast all over the world. Typically, the resource persons come from a variety of disciplines. Ministers, authors, professors, business consultants, journalists, therapists, politicians, coaches, etc.… Continue reading Willow Creek Summit