Watch this series of videos by Trevin Wax on the power of gospel-centered teaching in Bible study. He reminds viewers: Don't rush so quickly to application that you miss the gospel. He also addresses teaching the gospel to kids, presenting distinctively Christian material, and ...
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Leadership
5LQ Episode 5: How to Make Meetings Less Painful –
Nobody likes meetings. That's because most meetings set out to accomplish nothing and succeed wonderfully. In this episode of the podcast hosts Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper and guest, Brad Lomenick, discuss 5 questions about how to make meetings less painful. As the former ...
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Leadership Roundup: Articles Worth Reading –
Telling, Not Showing by Seth Godin
"He created tension instead of relieving it."
How to Create a Social Media Strategy for Your Church by Darrel Girardier
"Strategy is what keeps you from wasting time by forcing to you map out a plan."
20 Lessons in 20 Years of Pastoral ...
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When Should Leaders Change Their Minds? –
By Jeff Iorg
Leaders have strong opinions. We study long and hard before we make up our minds, then we hold to our positions. I sometimes joke, “I may be wrong, but I’m never in doubt.” Leaders hold convictions. We don’t adopt every new idea that comes along. We cherish timeless ...
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5 Quotes for Leaders –
"Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength." - Phil Jackson
"If you want to stop an argument close your mouth." - Charles Swindoll
"Don't get a reputation for always being against everything; be for something." - Alex and Brett Harris
"If a dream God has given you dies, it ...
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Don’t Settle for the Illusion of Strategy –
The illusion of a ministry strategy is like a mirage that gives people a false sense of hope about the direction of the ministry. It provides an erroneous belief that a wise course has been set. Not having a strategy and knowing it is far better than thinking you have one when ...
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