Vision is essential to a church. However, unlike the values, mission, and purpose, the vision is more subject to change. It is dynamic, not static. Over time, the vision must be renewed, adapted, and adjusted to the cultural context in which the congregation lives. The change takes place only at the margins of the vision, not at its core. The core—the Great Commission—does not change. The details ...
The first step on the road to success begins inside our heads. Until we grapple with our past failures and conquer our sense of inadequacy, we will never be able to handle success. But once we get the negative past out of our heads, we're able to journey toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.
Many typical motivational speeches—even sermons—skip this ...
DEVOTIONS Calling Leadership lessons from the prince of Egypt Steve Sjogren
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Moses protested again, "Look, they won't believe me! They won't do what I tell them. They'll just say 'The Lord never appeared to you.'" Then the Lord asked him, "What do you have there in your hand?" Exodus 4:1—2
Before the movie The Prince of Egypt was released, I was invited to preview the film for DreamWorks Studios. It was a thrill to be a part of this project, but on top of the excitement ...
ARTICLE Discovering Your Calling Answer the fundamental issues Christians often experience with calling and guide your church leaders toward greater joy and peace in their lives. from BuildingChurchLeaders.com
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Listen! God is Calling! Luther Speaks of Vocation, Faith, and Work by Michael Bennethum
Christianity is not something you do on Sundays. Bennethum draws on the teaching of Martin Luther to show how all of life should be lived before God. (Augsburg/Fortress, 2003; ISBN 0806649917)
When There's No Burning Bushby Gary Morsch and ...
POWERPOINT Discovering Your Calling For many Christians, finding their calling seems like a hidden needle in a haystack and ultimately leads to confusion and discontentment. Life throws us competing voices and much to discern, so how do we find and respond faithfully to God's invitations? And, how do our churches determine what they're called to do? These handouts answer the fundamental issues Christians often experience with calling and will guide your church leaders toward greater joy and peace in their lives. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com
You have a location selected, a target group you'd like to recruit, and a plan for the type of ministry you will do. You've determined the cost, picked dates, and figured out travel. But you're not done. You have one more job: move people past their uncertainties.
The Questions
It is essential that you address the questions, fears, and excuses of potential team members. There are four big questions ...
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