Apr 15, 2021 | Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team Building, Uncategorized, Volunteers
In today’s post, our teammate Jim Wiegand lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Jim’s post is loaded with practical, easy to follow tips that will...
Apr 13, 2021 | Calling, Career, Disappointment, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People-pleasing
Getting Comfortable with Disappointing People Jesus more than once disappointed people. They thought He came to overthrow the Romans and reestablish Israel’s governmental rulership In Luke chapter 12 He refused to referee a dispute between two brothers regarding their...
Apr 8, 2021 | Anger, Bitterness, Hatred, Relationships
I want everyone to like me. But everyone liking me isn’t required to have a good life. I want to like everyone. But let’s be real . . . some people are easier to like than others. I’m not sure liking everyone is possible. So, many of us humans tend to make peace with...
Apr 6, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success, Uncategorized
In Pod 79 we explored the inherent dangers coming along with success. In today’s pod, we’re going to unpack a few ideas about what success is . . . and isn’t. And why understanding the difference matters. Success – what is it? What is it not? Pre-Covid metrics Butts...
Apr 1, 2021 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, People-pleasing, Uncategorized
Jesus—more than once—disappointed people. There, I said it. This profound truth was brought to my attention several weeks ago while recording a podcast with Josh Spurlock, the founder of My Counselor Online. His words hit like a ton of bricks . . . “Jesus often...
