By Todd Adkins
We know our job as church leaders is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, according to Ephesians 4. But the reality is that you can’t give away ministry unless you have clarified and simplified ministry processes to hand off.
Here are three ...
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How to Overcome Emptiness as a Leader
By Carey Nieuwhof
How would feel if all of your dreams came true? I don’t know what your dreams are. Maybe they’re dreams for your church. Or your family. Or for success. Whatever are your dreams, imagine they came true. How do you think you would feel?
When I ...
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How to Audit Your Ministry and Volunteer Roles
By Todd Adkins
We cannot eliminate uncertainty. In this season of ministry, we can only address what is known. When it comes to the number of volunteers we need and in what positions we need them, there is a fair amount of uncertainty moving forward. As new guidelines and new ...
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Pastoral Correction, Part 2
By Brad Hambrick
If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.
How can we tell if an abuser is changing in meaningful ways? What are the key qualities that should serve as markers to show us change is happening? We will discuss four.
1. Humility: How do you know when you ...
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Pastoral Correction, Part 1
By Brad Hambrick
A church does not get to choose a “client” or work exclusively from the perspective of one individual. That is the approach of mental health professionals. It has advantages for which we should be grateful. However, the church has a calling to care for all of ...
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How to Reconnect as a Leader
By Carey Nieuwhof
We live in a really strange time where the world is more connected than it has ever been. Smart phones connect us to thousands of friends and followers on social media. However, many people have never felt more alone. Isolation and loneliness almost seem to ...
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