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Sermon Illustration: 20 Symptoms of Financial Bondage
Sermon Illustration: 20 Symptoms of Financial Bondage By Pastor Brian Kluth, author of www.GodIsYourProvider.com and the www.GenerousLife.org 30 & 40 Day devotionals Over the course of my …- Brian Kluth -
4 things YOU say when THEY say, “You’re hired!”
We all know you should ask for what you need financially before you sign on to a new position, but it's equally important to handle these four things after you've signed! Your colleagues (and perhaps …- Doug Lawrence -
Free leadership resources on ChurchCentral.com you need to know about
Whether you're new to Church Central or have been visiting for some time, you'll likely find some new resources on this list of free downloads, videos, blog posts, LinkedIn groups, training tools and …- Tom Harper -
Alone
"You can't win alone, but you can practice alone." You may or may not follow Football (the real name, but we call it "Soccer"), but the picture above is of Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player …- Anthony Coppedge -
Seven keys to preventing pastoral burnout
I have the incredible opportunity to interact with pastors regularly. Among these ongoing discussions in recent times: an informal survey in which I posed two questions. First I asked, "Have you ever …- Thom Rainer -
How to keep your shoe (building) from determining the size of your foot (congregation)
Painful to look at or even think about is an ancient Asian practice of foot binding. By wrapping the feet tightly to remain small, "the shoe" can control the size of the foot. Unfortunately, many …- Phil Wood -
Tradition Prefers Failure to Innovation
I remember the first time I heard of IDEO - a famous firm that seemingly few have heard about – a company that helps others innovate. It was at a company meeting with Fellowship Technologies …- Anthony Coppedge -
A time for boldness
One of the most impressive characteristics of the First Century Church was its courage in the face of intense opposition. The apostles weren't just ridiculed for their faith; opponents …- Bob Russell -
35 years of massive worship changing initiatives! Did they?
"Up through the ground came a bubblin' crude..." Baby-boomer church, Seeker-driven church, Seeker-sensitive church, Purpose-driven church, Worship-evangelism church, Church of small groups, Cell …2 comments- Doug Lawrence -
Seven Kinds of Stories Every Church Leader Should Master
All ministry is communication intensive. It follows that story-telling and understanding the nuances of story will help any leader in the daily ebb and flow of communication. Use these story types to …- Will Mancini -
Success and Preparation
"Great moments don't just happen; preparation makes them possible." Our culture celebrates success, excessively. From highlight reels to election results to victory parades, we love seeing the big …- Anthony Coppedge -
Knowing when to report, refer, or rebuke
As a young minister, I acted like super pastor, willing to leap into any situation with a single bound. It did not take me long to learn, however, that some situations should be avoided. One of those …- Phil Wood -
Heart and Availability Trump Talent and Experience
"Dont' be impressed by experience or ability; be impressed with heart and availability." I'll never forget the Sunday that we moved in to our new church auditorium, replete with all the new gear to …- Anthony Coppedge -
Six considerations for leaders who are not Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs casts a long shadow. Indeed, it is hard to believe that it has been 18 months have since his death. The passing of the noted Apple co-founder engendered a plethora of articles …- Thom Rainer -
What Box? Not Just Outside the Box
"Tradition: what has come before. Rationality: exercise of logical thought. Revelation: a perspective outside of the box." I recently posted an Instagram photo of a piece of art that said "color …- Anthony Coppedge -
5 Church Leadership Mistakes You Might Be Making
How do you know when to take a stand and when to let things go? Here are five common mistakes, and some questions to think about. Avoiding telling people what you think because they might not like it …1 comment- Margaret Marcuson -
Living with Landmines
If you are leading a plateaued or declining church, and doing your best to reverse that trend, then you are a turnaround pastor. Moving a church from survival towards health, and embracing a clear …2 comments- Don Ross -
Characteristics of a good shepherd
In John 10:11, Jesus described Himself as "the good shepherd." That is an important distinction for church leaders to consider. The qualities that made Jesus the Good Shepherd are the same qualities …- Bob Russell -
Love Wins
"When this is first (love), everything else isn't as important." My experience with pastors puts them into two general categories: highly relational-minded or highly performance-minded. Sure, there …- Anthony Coppedge -
3 “dipstick” tests for every church leader
The most important mandate for every new driver is, check your engine oil! You can avoid this smart practice, but you place yourself at the extreme risk of total burnout—or worse yet, burn-up …3 comments- Doug Lawrence
| Bob Russell tells the church to take a stand against culture | |
 | "Young leaders, the world and your peers will pressure you to soften your message. We need you to be loving, but we need you to be bolder." (From NACC 2012) |
| The power of consensus decision-making | |
| Aubrey Malphurs explains how group decisions can cause breakthroughs in a declining church. (From church consultant training taught by Aubrey Malphurs - www.churchconsultation.org) |
| A fired-up new vision for the church | |
| "It will not be stylish worship services. It will not be innovative programs." Jerry Taylor brings it home in this fiery climax to his message! (courtesy of NACC 2012) |
| The dynamics of church patriarchs and matriarchs | |
| In just about every church, someone other than the pastor holds the keys to change. (From church consultant training taught by Aubrey Malphurs - www.churchconsultation.org) |
| Are you letting fear derail your ministry? | |
| "How do you know when fear is motivating you?" asks Rick Warren. "You have an intense desire to run." (Courtesy of NACC 2012) |
| What is missional discipleship? | |
| We've confused evangelism with discipleship, says Alan Hirsch. "Every disciple is an agent of the king and ought to be released as such." (From NACC 2012) |
| Ignite your church with fresh thinking at Turnaround 20/20 | |
| Last year's inaugural 20/20 conference exceeded all our expectations, both in number of attendees (more than 200) and the quality of the speakers. The format is the same this year - 20 speakers, 20 minutes each, giving their best advice on how … |
| Save your sanity (and your ministry) by saying no | |
| "If you try to care about everything," says Pastor Todd Clark, "you'll soon find out you don't have the bandwidth to care about anything." (Courtesy of NACC) |
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