Tag: Ministry Inside

Recently, I read Lance Witt’s Replenish: Leading From a Healthy Soul. The following are quotes from the book that I particularly liked: (Regarding a conversation with a mentor.) I asked what I needed to do to help our church be effective at spiritual transformation, and this was his immediate response: ‘You must live with deep… Continue reading Ministry Inside.62

Much talk, ink, and thought have been focused on leadership. That is good. Christian people look at leadership through a primary lens — the life and teachings of Jesus and his person and character as revealed in the Bible. 1. Godly leaders ought to have a clear understanding that this mysterious God has been at… Continue reading Ministry Inside.61

Most Thursdays, I post something with pastors, preachers, and church leaders in mind. Maybe one or more of the following will be helpful. 6 Things Your Writing Must Have to Wow Readers by L. L. Barkat. This is a very good post for writers and preachers. Also, don’t miss this interview with L. L. Barkat… Continue reading Ministry Inside.60

If you are confused about what it means to be a man today, you are certainly not alone.    Notice some of these articles: *Why men are in trouble. *The End of Men. *Where Have the Good Men Gone? Many men today are very confused. Quite often sitcoms portray them as goofy, less than bright,… Continue reading What I Learned From Other Men

If you are a preacher, pastor, or minister in any role, what do you wish you had known when you first began your ministry? (Please leave a comment today regarding this. I think your reply could be very helpful to some who are just beginning their work.)

Most Thursdays, I post thoughts that might be particularly applicable to ministers. Perhaps the thoughts below will be encouraging. If you are not working with a church in similar role, I want to invite you to use these words to reflect on your own ministry whatever that might be. I have been a minister for… Continue reading Ministry Inside.57

I had lunch with a friend of mine who is a wonderful seminary professor. During lunch we talked about a number of concerns related to life, ministry, church, etc. At one point, I asked him what he thought about the number of seminary students who wanted no part of ministry in “traditional” churches. (I asked… Continue reading Ministry Inside.56

1. I encourage you to read these notes from Ann Voskamp’s recent talk at the Story 2011, Chicago. (These are Tim Schraeder’s notes.) She speaks like a poet and uses words so well. If you preach, teach, write, or do some combination of the three, it is so useful to read people who use words… Continue reading Ministry Inside.55

Most Thursdays, I write a post that is especially for church leaders, ministers, pastors, etc. Those of you who are not in a similar role may find this post helpful as well. 1. I like a post that I read recently by Rachel Gardener entitled “What’s On Your Sticky Note?” She says that beside her… Continue reading Ministry Inside.53

Most Thursdays I write something for the series “Ministry Inside.” Typically, the post is a collection of ideas, suggestions, and resources having to do with ministering to a church. I write these posts with church leaders in mind. Yet, I know that many others will read and connect with some of these posts as well.… Continue reading Ministry Inside.52