Many church leaders find themselves in a very awkward situation. Someone else seems to have the ear of their team members.
You know the story… You’re the senior pastor or staff member. But when you speak people aren’t listening to you but they are allowing someone else on the ...
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5LQ Episode 102: Jon Acuff –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas are joined by Jon Acuff, best-selling author, popular speaker, and blogger. Acuff speaks to tens of thousands of people, especially businesses and business leaders annual. He is a NYT best-selling ...
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The Gospel Frees You to Be Happy for Others –
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).
This command is part of a long list of exhortations from Paul found in Romans 12. Contextually, all these statements are built around the theme of unity in the body of Christ, that we must all exercise our ...
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Best Takeaways from Orange Conference –
Orange Conference took place earlier this year. Orange is focused on ministry to the next generation in the church, and the involvement of the whole family in this process of Christian discipleship.
Here are some powerful takeaways for your team:
There are kids and families who ...
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5LQ Episode 101: Spiritual Disciplines and Leadership –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper are joined by Kevin Spratt to talk about the importance of spiritual disciplines for leaders and why they are so difficult to maintain or develop in the first place. It is so easy to think of ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
15 Practices of Generous Pastors and Leaders - Brian Dodd
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
Hitting the Wall: 3 Indicators that Your Personal Battery is Drained - Scott ...
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When You’ve Lost Your Passion For Ministry –
Passion is a hard thing to describe or pin down. We sense when we have it and when it’s gone, but we aren’t sure how to explain where it comes from, or why we have it, or what to do when it goes away.
And because this is the case, it can be really tricky to figure out how to get ...
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How Important is Prayer to You? –
Prayer is often the last action people take. Should not prayer be the first choice we make? Why should it take a bad diagnosis, a major business loss, or a big problem to move prayer up in our daily action plan?
How important is prayer to you?
When We Pray
When we pray, it ...
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5LQ Episode 100: A Look Back –
100 episodes is a milestone worth celebrating, so in this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper do just that. They look back at some of their most memorable interviews, favorite quotes, and things they have learned. They look ahead at things ...
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Lead Through Prayer –
There is no magic in small plans. When I consider my ministry, I think of the world. Anything less than that would not be worthy of Christ nor of His will for my life. -Henrietta Mears
So Much Noise
The noise is deafening. The leadership noise that is. The articles, books, ...
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Powerful Quotes from ARC Birmingham –
The Association of Related Churches recently held their conference in Birmingham, Alabama. Here are some powerful quotes from their gathering:
When we forget about people who are hurting, we reject Jesus. -Rick Bezet
Don't allow your work, even your work for the the church, to ...
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5LQ Episode 99: Leading a Start-Up –
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins, Barnabas Piper, and Kevin Spratt discuss the unique challenges and benefits of leading a start-up. They explore the following questions.
What are myths people believe about leading a start up?
What are the ...
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