“Better an open reprimand than concealed love. The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive” (Proverbs 27:5-6).
According to the proverb, it's loving to provide corrective feedback to those you love. Corrective feedback, of course, is not ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
A New Role? Consider the Push and the Pull by Eric Geiger
"Our life is a vapor, so we should want to make the most of the brief time that we have."
8 Keys for Leading Musicians, Designers, and Artists by Brad Lomenick
"Don’t burden a great artist with tasks and responsibilities ...
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Leading Change in Your Church –
Mike Glenn, senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tenn., shares tips for pastors leading a church through change intentionally and patiently.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdOrNCrQZHA
This video is courtesy of Ministry Grid, a video based leadership ...
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Creating a Discipleship Culture in the Local Church –
By Robby Gallaty
Albert Einstein wrote, “Out of complexity, find simplicity.”
This quote was the basis for the immensely helpful book Simple Church by Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger. At one time, it seemed as if every pastor was not only reading the book but also implementing the ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
10 Tips to Becoming a More Productive Pastor by Thom S. Rainer
"How can a pastor keep the pace in this marathon of ministry without burning out? How can a pastor remain productive with such demands?"
Using Collaboration to Impact Your City by Kim Johnson and Bob Greene at ...
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Overcoming Your Fears to Follow God –
By Ben Mandrell
“What are you afraid of?” Recently, I threw that question at my four elementary school-aged kids. As they devoured their morning oatmeal, I took inventory of their most menacing fears. The results were as follows:
1. The dark
2. Getting an “F” on a test
3. Being ...
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