In Ephesians 4:13, Paul calls on church leaders to equip “the saints for the work of ministry.” Research conducted with 1,000 pastors shows an the majority affirm the importance of training and development for church leaders and volunteers. Yet, that same study also reveals only ...
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Pastors
Five Roadblocks to Stewardship (and Four Action Steps) –
By Brian Dodridge
If I gave your church $100,000 to invest in your ministry, would you be ready?
If I increased the time your workers gave by 100,000 hours, how would you use it?
Stewardship. We know it’s biblical. We know we have people gifted in time, talents, and treasure. ...
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Why Curiosity Matters So Much in the Workplace –
By Barnabas Piper
When you think of curiosity – if you think of curiosity – you might picture exploring the mountaintops or reading books or exploring new places. But how does curiosity fit and, more importantly, why does it matter in the workplace? In productivity? In business ...
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Discipleship: Preventing Pastoral Burnout –
By Trip Lee
What is God’s plan to train and equip leaders?
Today, we’re surrounded with temptation to compromise and preach false doctrines. Training is vitally needed. We try to be creative in our training and discipling, but we can lean on what God’s been calling us to for ...
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5 Ways Leaders Can Grow in Self-Awareness –
By Eric Geiger
Without self-awareness, a leader is stuck. In fact, the biggest hindrance to a leader’s development is not intelligence or work ethic but a lack of self-awareness. While self-awareness helps us understand what areas of leadership need focus and development, ...
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The Risks of a Church Without Strategy –
By Kevin Peck
You and your church team step into a boat to white water raft. Immediately, people’s true colors begin to emerge. Some are afraid. Others appear overconfident in their abilities. Yet everyone in the raft clearly knows the mission: to make it through the ...
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