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 ...
Congregations need to be equipped to face the trauma of death with both realism and faith.
Lay a Theological Foundation
Those who want nothing to do with theology—"Boring," "Too dry"—automatically shift into theological high gear when death intrudes into their lives. People want answers to help them carry on when they are reeling from the death of a loved one.
I have four things to say about stewardship, and only one of them has to do with dollars. Not that I mind talking about money. I think the organized church is not always honest on the subject.
1. We are stewards of relationships. The early church was not famous for how it grew, nor for its balanced budget. It was known for the way people loved one another. The ...
I have four things to say about stewardship, and only one of them has to do with dollars. Not that I mind talking about money. I think the organized church is not always honest on the subject.
1. We are stewards of Relationships. The early church was not famous for how it grew, nor for its balanced budget. It was known for the way people loved one another.
The church is more like a family than a business. ...
ARTICLE Practical Ministry Skills Cover everything with your leaders, from recruiting and motivating leaders, to leading a meeting, to counting the offering, to making a hospital visit. from BuildingChurchLeaders.com
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Growing Your Church Through Training and Motivation by Marshall Shelley, editor
From recruiting volunteers to working with a board, this book explores how you can most effectively equip and encourage your congregation (Bethany House Publishers, 1997; ISBN 1556619677).
Leadership Handbook of Management and Administrationby James ...
The Unending Tension Somewhere between “abiding” and “abounding” is a quiet, productive place. John Ortberg
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Do you feel the tension between abounding and abiding? I live with it every day. It's unending. I want to discover the deepest passions that God hard-wired into me. I want some fire in my belly. I want to abound. But on the other side of my life is Jesus' statement in John 15:4: "Abide in me, and I will abide in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must abide. Neither can you bear fruit by ...
How does a soul find rejuvenation? That is the question Leadership journal asked dozens of church leaders. Here are 10 things they have done to benefit their souls:
Take a Walk
Regularly taking a long walk can quiet your soul and help you draw near to God. Many pastors report using walks to internalize their sermons and prepare their souls to preach.
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