by Dr. Jeremy Roberts
If you want to lead a dynamic, growing ministry, you must develop leading and dynamic leaders. “Leadership development” is a phrase that sounds great in a blog post, in a meeting, or in a seminary classroom, but how do you actually (practically) develop ...
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Leadership
You’re Not Thinking Big Enough part 2 –
by Dr. Ronnie Floyd
When Jesus was about to ascend to be with His Father in heaven, He demonstrated the big idea. It all fit into His extraordinary plan. He had died for our sins. He had been raised from the dead supernaturally. Moments before His ascension, He laid some major ...
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You’re Not Thinking Big Enough part 1 –
by Dr. Ronnie Floyd
My first pastorate was in a town of 300 people. It was a very special church. Each Sunday I would go to lunch at a different member’s home. We will never forget those days. It was a great place for me to learn.
One of the greatest lessons about vision I ...
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5 Practical Ways To Drive Values Deeper –
I recently met with all the managers and directors of the Resources Division at LifeWay, the division I am responsible to lead. We have nearly 650 employees in the division, and they all report to the leaders who were in that room. At the beginning of each calendar year, I remind ...
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Way of the Dragon part V –
by Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel
I (Jamin) remember the first time I took a spiritual gift test as an adult. I was new in pastoral ministry, eager to grow, and ready to maximize my potential. I remember finishing the test and feeling satisfied with the results. I won! At least ...
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Dragon or Lamb part IV –
by Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel
Importantly, embracing our weakness is not synonymous with self-loathing. We are not called to mope about like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, reciting a narrative of failure over our lives. An embrace of our weakness does not negate the truths that ...
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