"Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? But now be strong, O Zerubbabel," declares the lord. "Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land," declares the lord, "and work. For I am with you," declares the lord Almighty. "This is what I covenanted with you when you came ...

Topics:	Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Master plan, Prayer, Presence of God, Small church
Filters:	Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Management, Outreach, Pastor, Prayer
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Haggai 2:3-7, Haggai 2:9
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

Swiss physician Paul Tournier once said, "Everything that's worthwhile in life is scary."

This is definitely true of ministry. Helping lay people minister is the call of church leaders. It's adventuresome and it's scary.

Two essential steps in motivating people to minister are to encourage volunteers to take the risk of accepting responsibility, and to encourage leaders to risk giving up control. These ...

Topics:	Empowerment, Ministry, Motivation, Servanthood, Service, Volunteer care, Volunteers
Filters:	Pastor, Pastoral care, Service, Shepherd, Spiritual director, Volunteer
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Haggai 2:4-5
Date Added:	August 01, 2007