I still get a lump in my throat and a knot in my stomach when I think of myself as a "leader." I really prefer being a "helper" to leaders. Don't tell anyone, but I usually just do the work in front of me and try not to think about it!
For several years, I've had the title of ...
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5 Most-Read Articles of 2014 –
Launched in April 2014, the Lifeway Church Leaders blog has been blessed to resource church and ministry leaders of all kinds. Thanks to our faithful readers, here are the five most-read articles of 2014:
5. The Dangerous Task of Expository Preaching by Michael Cooper
"I advocate ...
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Thankfulness around the Web –
Here are some articles for your Thanksgiving week to inspire and encourage your giving of thanks.
10 Reasons to Be Thankful by Eric Geiger
"From the first four chapters of Galatians, here are ten ways the Lord has blessed you if you are His."
Making the Most of Turkey Time: ...
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Your Work and the Kingdom of God –
by Matt Perman
What does it mean to live as a follower of Christ and agent of God’s kingdom in the workplace?
The simplest answer is this: living as a follower of Christ at work means doing our work according to the values of his kingdom.
What, then, are the values of Christ’s ...
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Discover the Secret to Making a Bigger Impact –
Some of the most common questions I have received from people who first enter vocational church ministry relate to their desire to make a big impact in advancing God’s kingdom. Many younger people in ministry are filled with a holy ambition to do great things for the Lord. And ...
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4 Steps to Community Engagement –
How Churches Can Impact Their Community
I've said many times before that if the 1950s were to make a comeback, there would be all too many churches who could go on without missing a beat. The good news is that they found a ministry strategy that works. The bad news is that the ...
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