Today’s guest post comes to us from JB Cachila for Christianity Today. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back real soon, at a time we don’t really know. What we do know is that He’s coming back and while He hasn’t returned yet, we can still do something that would make Him happy. With that, I would like to encourage … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Seeking God’s Counsel
“If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you to do – ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking.” – James 1:5 (NLT)
W.A. Criswell on Prioritizing Prayer
“The first priority of the leader is to pray for and be concerned for the welfare of your flock. The key to the rest of our life and ministry will be the investment of prayer we make in the lives of others.” – W.A. Criswell, pastor, author, and president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1968 – 1970
Keys to Worship Planning: Creating a Culture of Punctuality
“A culture of punctuality is one of the requirements of an effective worship planning system. When both the pastor and the worship pastor have a list of things they need to do and self-imposed deadlines to keep them on track, things immediately begin operating more smoothly.” – Nelson Searcy and Jason Hatley The … Read More
How Cravings Start (Thursdays are for Health)
“What you eat starts in your mind. You know how it is: a certain food pops into your head and suddenly you’re craving it. You can’t stop thinking about how good it sounds. Before long, you’ve decided that’s what you are going to have for lunch or dinner. In short order, a seed that was planted in your mind turns … Read More
The Importance of Sleep
Pastors should view sleep differently than the average person. For us, sleep is not the end of today; it is vital preparation for what God has in store for us tomorrow. Here are five diagnostic questions to ask yourself: 1. How much sleep do I need? The average ideal goal is seven to eight hours each night. You need to … Read More
The Top 3 Inner Battles of a Leader
Today’s guest post comes to us from Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Leaders who are fully engaged in their mission fight battles. The most common battles we face are inner battles. Sometimes they are about everyday stuff and easily conquered. If left untended for long periods of time, however, they can take a leader out. … Read More
Sunday Scripture: A Shepherd’s Focus
“Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.” – 1 Timothy 4:13 (NLT)
R.A. Torrey on Evangelism
“There are two ways of reaching the people. One way is to invite them to come to you, the other way is to go to them.” – R.A. Torrey, 19th Century Evangelist, Founder of BIOLA
Keys to Worship Planning: Cultivating a Healthy Pastor/Worship Pastor Relationship
“One of the most important things you can do to keep the relationship healthy is to make a list of what you think is expected of you every week in order to get ready for the service. Ask your pastor/worship pastor to the same. Then arrange a time to sit down together and talk through those lists. Make sure you … Read More