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- 1. Retiring Pastors Give 6 Valuable Lessons on Ministry Salary ...
- Rarely a week goes by that I don't hear from Boomer pastors who just retired, are considering retirement or wish they could retire. I am listening carefully. And I am learning a lot as I listen. Most o ...
- Created on 21 October 2019
- 2. This One Action Can Increase the Impact of Your Preaching
- ... as and Paul in Acts 14:15 (NLT): "We are merely human beings—just like you!" I know many pastors who are quick to agree with the first confession but are more hesitant to proclaim the second. It's eas ...
- Created on 21 October 2019
- 3. Why Perfect Churches Simply Don't Exist
- ... all!" It doesn't work that way. Pastors are shepherds, called and sent by the Great Shepherd of the sheep to minister to the hurting, to comfort the afflicted, to feed the flock, to bind up the wounded, and ...
- Created on 18 October 2019
- 4. 8 Tips for Hiring Great Leaders
- Hiring a staff member can be stressful. It's a big decision, and you never know for certain how it will work out. Smart leaders will do everything possible to make a wise choice when hiring, not the fast ...
- Created on 16 October 2019
- 5. What Happens When Holy Spirit Takes Control of Your Life
- ... t an honor to assist in conducting the annual pastor's conference, where thousands of pastors from Russia's 11 time zones come for training, teaching and equipping. Mikel and his wife, Marsha, reside in ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 6. Study: Why Pastors of Large Churches Are More Likely to Regularly Counsel, Disciple Church Members ...
- Meetings often fill the calendars of office workers, but pastors say their days are often full of meetings as well. A survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 1,000 Protestant pastors if they ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 7. Why Your Church May Not Be as Evangelism-Focused as You Think
- ... y of doing evangelism. But I like my way of doing it better than your way of not doing it." For pastors, avoiding the topic of evangelism cannot become the default choice. For the church to continue thri ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 8. Church Leader, Value This Personal Trait More Than Your Calendar
- ... leaser, Sam Chand serves pastors, ministries and businesses as a leadership architect and change strategist. His purpose it to help others succeed. Sam Chand has served as senior pastor, college president, ch ...
- Created on 15 October 2019
- 9. 10 Things Churches Do That Drive Away First-Time Visitors
- The research and the post got me in trouble five years ago. So, why am I revisiting this issue? Over the past few weeks, I have been involved in microconsultations. We bring 10 pastors together for 1.5 ...
- Created on 14 October 2019
- 10. 6 Ways to Keep Your Church's Vision From Drifting
- ... votionals at PastorRick.com. He is also the founder of Pastors.com, a global online community created to encourage pastors. For the original article, visit pastors.com. ...
- Created on 14 October 2019
- 11. So You Feel Led to Plant a Church—Here's Your Next Step
- About once a week, or sometimes more frequently, I get an email from someone who says they feel led to plant a church. They almost always have the same questions. What do I do now? What's my first step? ...
- Created on 11 October 2019
- 12. Determine Your True Value in God by Asking This Question
- Often, when I meet someone for the first time, one of his or her initial queries to me is "What do you do?" As much as I appreciate their interest in my life, what I do is not the most important part of ...
- Created on 11 October 2019
- 13. 5 Skills a Megachurch Pastor Must Have
- ... skills a megachurch pastor actually does need will depend on the congregation, I expect, but would include: Strong preaching strength. This will be the pastor's sole contact with most of his people. ...
- Created on 11 October 2019
- 14. 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Enforce Ministry Staff Office Hours
- I've never liked the idea of requiring office hours for pastors and ministry staff. Ministry demands a "go" mentality. It's hard to go when you have to sit at a desk all day. Assuming you have at least ...
- Created on 11 October 2019
- 15. How You Can Escape the Rat Race and Win God's Race
- ... der Rick Warren at Saddleback Church and developed the online global community of pastors.com. He is also a coach to leaders, pastors and church planters. For the original article, visit brandonacox.c ...
- Created on 09 October 2019
- 16. 8 Reasons You Deserve a Little Appreciation This Month
- This month is Pastor Appreciation Month. I'm grateful for the pastor who taught me as a young believer, the pastors who've led the churches Pam and I have attended in the last 20 years, and all the pasto ...
- Created on 09 October 2019
- 17. Great Questions to Help You Better Engage Your Church Members
- ... ily devotionals at PastorRick.com. He is also the founder of Pastors.com, a global online community created to encourage pastors. For the original article, visit Pastors.com. ...
- Created on 08 October 2019
- 18. 5 Reasons Why People Don't Go to Disney World—or Church
- Even though Walt Disney World in Florida will welcome over 52 million guests this year, it doesn't mean everyone likes going there. The same thing could be said about churches. While millions of people ...
- Created on 08 October 2019
- 19. 5 Key Elements for a Vibrant Children's Ministry
- It's nearly impossible to overestimate the value of children's ministry in your church. —Parents love their kids. —God loves their kids. —I'm confident you do too. But the fact that you care about the ...
- Created on 07 October 2019
- 20. Leadership Comes With a Price—Are You Willing to Pay It?
- ... n't give up. This is my calling. And it's going to be awesome." Don't give up. Stay right where you are, and get ready to move to a brand-new place at the right time. Sam Chand serves pastors, ministries and ...
- Created on 04 October 2019
