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*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 2. When ministering to adolescents we must possess a Commitment to Character and Consistency. This has to do with expectations. I am amazed to hear how low my friends and colleagues occasionally set the bar for our adolescents. “The world is so much... Continue Reading →
By Scott Armstrong As a youth pastor several years ago, I was talking with a buddy of mine and youth pastor at another church. “How did your youth camp go?” I asked him. “Great!” he exclaimed, with a wide-eyed grin. Then his look changed to befuddlement as he said, “But I cannot seem to figure... Continue Reading →
By Dan Reiland No one ever starts out in ministry expecting to mess up, fail or quit. We all begin with great vision, enthusiasm, and dreams of changing the world for good. So what goes wrong? Why do good and godly leaders (church staff and volunteer) end up crashing in ministry, and end up out... Continue Reading →
By Karl Vaters The New Testament doesn’t emphasize the role of pastor nearly as much as our current church structure does. In fact, there’s just one passage – one! – in which the role of the pastor (along with apostles, prophets, evangelists, and teachers) is mentioned. To be sure, there are plenty of passages about bishops, overseers... Continue Reading →
By Scott Armstrong I use apps on my smartphone several hours a day. You probably do, too. Twitter? Fantasy Football? Tracking your steps every day? Yes, there are mobile phone apps for all of those. But you already knew that. Did you know there’s an app for virtually shaving yourself? What about milking a cow?... Continue Reading →
By Dan Reiland Churches age and churches die. But intentional leadership can make that divine journey significantly longer and much more spiritually productive. There are several things you can do to help keep your church young, alive and vibrant even though the chronological aging process continues. This post isn’t about an ecclesiastical fountain of youth.... Continue Reading →
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons (3 December) was proclaimed in 1992, by an United Nations General Assembly resolution. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness... Continue Reading →
By Rev. Ernesto Bathermy The Bible teaches that God calls individuals into different ministries for the benefit of the community of faith, which is the Church, and for building up the Kingdom of God. This calling is obvious in the close relationship between the spiritual gifts and the One who gives them. Nevertheless, we must... Continue Reading →
*This is part two of the article published in the previous post. 4 Commitments to Combat Vacation Anxiety I commit to being honest about my vacation anxiety. Some anxiety is appropriate. As the leader, I am responsible for ensuring that leadership is being raised up and trained to do the work of ministry. My husband and... Continue Reading →
By Stephanie Dyrness You are not the linchpin holding your congregation together. I sit on the couch, flipping through my digital calendar, trying to do the math. When can we actually fit in some vacation time? There are so many factors to consider: the launch of the combined summer service, Vacation Bible School, various camps, vacations... Continue Reading →
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