Sometimes ministers go through difficult seasons. Sometimes elders go through difficult seasons. At times it seems that entire congregations go through difficult seasons. Sometimes a difficult season occurs because of someone’s irresponsibility, incompetence, meanness, manipulation, or thoughtlessness. Some ministers and some elders have been guilty of all five. Ministers and elders will make mistakes. Human… Continue reading Church Leaders are Called to Behave Better
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When a Minister Helps to Kill a Ministry
Does your congregation have a good minister? Hopefully so. A congregation really ought to encourage and value such a person. Unfortunately, many other ministers start out well but then make one of three fatal errors which often brings a ministry to an end. In this case, the problem wasn’t a cantankerous elder or harassment from… Continue reading When a Minister Helps to Kill a Ministry
When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
Many people read this blog. People who serve in a variety of vocations read these words. If you are a Christ-follower, there is a sense in which you are a minister (servant) no matter where you are and no matter what your vocation. Such ministries are important — very important. There are others who serve… Continue reading When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 2 of 4)
The following is the continuation of a list I have written regarding what ministers need to know. (You can read part 1 here.) I have found each one of these to be very important not only to one who might serve a church in some form of ministry but also to any Christian in his… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 2 of 4)
41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 1 of 4)
What do Christian ministers need to know? Specifically, I am speaking of people who might be on the staff of a church participating in some form of Christian ministry. Regardless of your role, I believe these principles are important to know about ministry in general. A form of this list originally appeared here almost… Continue reading 41 Things Ministers Ought to Know (Part 1 of 4)