By Aaron Shamp
Why did God call Gideon to be Israel’s deliverer? Obviously, the Midianites and Amalekites were oppressing Israel, and the people needed relief from their distress. But why did God call Gideon to fill that leadership role?
One of my favorite verses in the Old ...
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Development
It’s Not Too Late To Start Your Fall Volunteer Training!
By Dan Iten
Back to school is underway and that means a new season of ministry has either started or will soon begin for your church as we enter into the fall. While we might have had big plans to use the summer as an opportunity to start large projects or finally get to ...
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Four Ways to Grow Leaders on Your Ministry Team
By Darrel Girardier
Part of leading the communications team at your church is working with people and seeing them grow as leaders. Regardless of your position, it is important to be growing and improving as well as promoting growth in those around you.
So how do you, ...
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Five Ways to Identify Potential in People
By Steven Ackley
Some things I often hear in ministry are, “That person hasn’t been around in months” or “He wasn’t really committed anyway.” These types of comments frustrate me. Why? Because they demonstrate a lack of belief in the potential of those who are in our ...
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What Is Your Church’s Development Strategy? –
When we look at the life of Jesus and examine His methodology, it’s easy to see that men were His method. We often think of Jesus spending time among the crowds, preaching, and healing the sick. But what is striking is how Jesus spent His time after leaving the masses. More often ...
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Three Bad Excuses for Avoiding Leadership Development –
By Eric Geiger
Great leaders intuitively know they are responsible for future leadership, and all leaders have heard these catch phrases: “There is no success without succession” and “Work yourself out of a job and you will always have a job.” Yet few leaders plan and prioritize ...
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