“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.” —Acts 20:28 (NLT)
Carey On the Root of Godliness
“Prayer — secret, fervent, believing prayer — lies at the root of all personal Godliness.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834
Planning for Christmas Now
Today’s guest post comes to us from Peter Mead for EvangelicalFocus.com. The summer is over and the busy autumn schedule is in full swing. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. I know, this is where most people moan about consumerism and advertising, but for church leaders now is the time to be thinking beyond the shopping to the … Read More
7 Advantages of Time-Bound Small Groups
The below excerpt is from my book Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups. This revised and expanded edition shows church leaders how to make their small groups work. Putting time boundaries on groups not only helps people grow, it also facilitates more eager sign-ups and takes the pressure off the system. Too often, in the Christian bubble we’ve created, we … Read More
Happy Birthday Dr. Elmer Towns (Up to 86% off for his 86th!)
If you haven’t yet met Dr. Elmer Towns, I’d like to introduce you to one of my mentors who celebrated 86 years young this past Sunday! Dr. Towns is a spiritual giant who you’ll also find to be a great encourager to pastors. He is someone I have studied and looked up to since day one when I went into ministry. … Read More
Fulfill Your Calling with a Tender Heart and a Tough Hide: Part 1 of 2
When God first let you know He wanted you to be a messenger for His kingdom, you didn’t have everything required to be successful. You likely didn’t have much of anything. I know I didn’t. Humbled by the call, you started a long process of gathering the tools you would need to fulfill it. You began to cultivate insights, biblical knowledge, like-minded … Read More
Managing Stress Monday: Identifying Stressors to Make for Better Ministry
The below excerpt is from my book The Renegade Pastor’s Guide to Managing the Stress of Ministry. The reason why we need to take time to become clear about the real stressors we face is that often those stressors aren’t rapidly apparent. They may even deceive us at first. This happens for a number of reasons: Sometimes we are too … Read More
Let the Lord Lead Your Path
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’” – Psalm 32:8 (NLT)
Carey on Knowing God’s Will
“To know the will of God, we need an open Bible and an open map.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834
100 Tips for Leaders That Everyone in Ministry Should Know
Today’s guest post comes to us from Joe McKeever for ChurchLeaders.com. Here are the first 10 tips for church leaders: 1. In all the world, there are only three Christians who love change; none of them are in your church. 2. When you speak before an unfamiliar group, be careful what you say because you never know who is listening … Read More