Leadership
How To Win As A Small Group Leader
I was a teenager in the 90’s when Clueless was a blockbuster, the macarana was the rage and Michael Jordan was king. But as awesome as the 90’s were, there was a different type of church culture. Teenagers weren’t seen was valuable assets to the church. Serving in the church was only available for after…
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How to Systematize Pastoral Care
I’ll be honest. I’ve seen pastoral care and counseling catch a lot of pastors off guard. They were ready for sermon prep, budget management, volunteer recruitment, weddings, funerals, and board meetings. But they weren’t ready for the consistent requests from congregation members to “meet with them.” Now you be honest… Is pastoral counseling draining to…
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HOW TO REINFORCE VISION TO YOUR VOLUNTEERS
Vision. When people ask you things like, “What’s your church all about?” Or, “As a leader, what’s your goal for your church?” they’re referring to vision. They want to know where you’re leading people. Vision is about more than the number of people who show up. It’s the why behind what you do or don’t…
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5 Steps To Building A Preaching Calendar
A preaching calendar leads to more focused preparation, more confidence in your sermons, and a balanced diet of spiritual exhortation. One of the best ways to build an annual preaching calendar is to take one or two days and focus on the task. With a little bit of preparation and some intentional focus, you can…
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3 Epic Blogs On Reaching Outsiders
Often, we can get stuck as pastors and church leaders. We slip into a rut of only “preaching to the choir.” Even though we want to reach lost people, our community, and people who desperately need Jesus, we’re not. Why? Well, it’s not because we don’t care. It may be because we’ve slipped into some…
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Date Nights And Vacations Are Necessary
A healthy marriage can lead to a healthy ministry. But a healthy ministry doesn’t automatically lead to a healthy marriage. In fact, the demands of a thriving church put abnormal stress on a marriage and family. As a church leader, you’re responsible for the condition of your church. But too many families struggle because church…
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How To Help Church Members With Their Personal Finances
When you think about it, church can be a strange place. We do things like: Drink grape juice and say it’s Jesus’ blood. Dunk people under water and call it a “public profession of faith.” To lifelong churchgoers, all of this makes sense (and is, in fact, quite meaningful). But I imagine it can be…
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The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Pastors
Being dedicated to the ministry, one’s family, and duties as a pastor involves maintaining a consistent work-life balance. Despite all the ways a pastor must be available to the church community and their own family, it is possible to devote enough time each week to fulfill all these commitments. Once pastors are able to establish…
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Finance Team Guide
Trying to figure out how to communicate with your Finance Team? Wondering how to get them on board? Let this guide help. Before The Meeting Here are some great things to remind yourself of before the meeting begins. Choose Trust. Display trust over suspicion. Trust is an issue of the heart. It believes the best…
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Pastor, Does Your Staff Have Money Issues?
As a senior pastor, you’re the lead shepherd. Your job is to not only care for your congregation, but also for your staff. Leadership is about more than writing job descriptions and leading staff meetings. You have to be involved and present in people’s lives. What’s happening in the families of your staff members? What’s…
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