by Eric Geiger
Isolation is often very attractive, and it is on the rise with no signs of slowing down. Over 20 years ago, Robert Putnam wrote a landmark article that became a book about the rise of isolation in America. He called the book Bowling Alone because his research ...
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Leadership
Five Reasons Why Stability Is Bad for a Church –
by Thom Rainer
Change or die.
That is reality for churches today.
Of course, I am not talking about Scripture, doctrine, or spiritual disciplines changing. Those things are constants, never to be compromised.
But much of what we do in our churches must change. And, ...
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5 Warning Signs That Laziness Is Creeping into Your Leadership –
by Eric Geiger
The people of God have always understood laziness to be a sin because laziness fails to appreciate the gift and blessing of work and fails to make the most of the time we have been graciously given. We are commanded to be wise and to make the most of the time ...
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Godly Values in the Workplace –
by Ken Costa
How do we make a difference where we are?
Most people want to make a difference through their lives. We have to identify our part in extending God’s kingdom. This can be daunting, but it is with the joy of the Lord that we seek answers, knowing that we are loved, ...
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10 Ways Pastors Can be Great Bosses –
by Thom Rainer
“There is no other person I would rather work for.”
“I enjoy my work and ministry so much, and the biggest reason is I serve under an incredible pastor.”
“My pastor rocks.”
Those are some of the laudatory comments we heard from church staff persons who serve ...
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3 Leadership Lessons We Need to Learn from the Past –
by Selma Wilson
Most people see history as a waste of time. It’s not always exciting to hear stories about the past, and many reserve this for the older generation. It’s true that glamorizing the past can leave you longing to go back rather than forward. But ignoring the past ...
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