In our prophetic role, pastors need to challenge people to keep the faith, fight the good fight. And often that means giving a forceful word to the congregation.
The other side of being prophetic, the side that the mentor highlights, is being an encourager. The goal is the same—living faithfully a Christian lifestyle—but the means are different: encouragement, affirmation, praise.
When I Need a Boost An inductive Bible study to help us find motivation for the long haul. Eric Reed
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The older couple stared as a low, red convertible raced past. In the sportscar, a couple, also of a certain age but noticeably more energetic, waved and lifted a can of fortified energy drink.
Sometimes we wish we could give our co-workers in ministry a boost. We often need one for ourselves. If only enthusiasm for ministry came in a six-pack.
The words energy and enthusiasm have something ...
ARTICLE Energy & Enthusiasm Learn how to maintain vibrancy while balancing a full life and important kingdom work. from BuildingChurchLeaders.com
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Leadership Journal: Energy & Joy
The premier practical journal for church leaders devoted an issue to "Energy & Joy," which include outstanding articles by Dallas Willard, Earl Palmer, Gary Preston, and others. Read the issue online at: http://christianitytoday.com/le/8l4/
Ordering Your Private Worldby Gordon MacDonald
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POWERPOINT Energy & Enthusiasm This theme is needed for helping your leaders to develop healthy boundaries and find joy in their Christian service. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
The Future Is in the Past Young Christians and non-Christians alike are drawn to historically rooted worship. Brandon O'Brien
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The American church is changing. A generation ago, there were large churches and small churches; but for the most part, they all fell into traditional, denominational categories. That is no longer the case. Now there are emergent churches, missional churches, home, pub, and coffeehouse churches. Denominational distinctives are increasingly held in low regard. In the midst of the change, one major ...
ARTICLE A Deeper Relevance Liturgy can take our worship to new places, and we don’t have to re-invent the wheel to get there. Mark Galli
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A recent book on the missional church argues that we need to "reinvent the church" in "revolutionary" ways so that we can "incarnate the gospel within a specific cultural context." Many churches are trying to do just that. Yet, it is precisely the point of the liturgy to take people beyond their cultural contexts and show them that, despite appearances, the last thing in the world they need is more ...
Liturgy and Personal Devotion How one Christian college professor has seen liturgy enhance worship. Dinelle Frankland
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What was a non-denominational girl like me doing in a place like this?
I had been warned: there would be kneeling, recitations, processions, and vestments; there would be going forward for the Lord's Supper. But no amount of information could have prepared me for the reality. I felt so out of place. Honestly, I had been led to believe that there was something wrong with this type of worship service, ...
"It took me a few weeks to figure out why I was drawn to your church," said Cheryl. "I realized that your liturgy teaches me how to worship. Every week I am learning how to listen and respond to God."
Our church, Life on the Vine Christian Community (LOV), is a small, liturgical, missional church in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Over the last three years, I've come to see how each element of our ...
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