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The Brutal Privilege of Pastoring Today
Brutal privilege. That is the phrase used by Brian Lowe, lead pastor of Exodus Church in Belmont, North Carolina, as he announced he will be taking extended time off for rest and renewal. Brian is...
3 Ways to Defeat Leadership Discouragement
Discouragement comes with the territory for ministry leaders. Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement. When it weighs us down, how can we dig out? The...
Break the Slump: How to Leverage Your 2021 Christmas Services to Reach More People
Like many church leaders, you’ve probably been working twice as hard and seeing half the results you’d wanted. That’s a recipe for disappointment, not to mention fatigue.
When you’re discouraged as a leader, it can...
7 Signs of True Strength In a Leader
How do you assess strength in a leader?
Character?Stand under pressure?Authority?Discipline?Force of personality?
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to see weakness in a leader than strength? We can see weakness in a moment, but...
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Brutal privilege. That is the phrase used by Brian Lowe, lead pastor of Exodus Church in Belmont, North Carolina, as he announced he will be...
Break the Slump: How to Leverage Your 2021 Christmas Services to Reach More People
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Matthew 12:43, 44 (AMPC)
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How do you assess strength in a leader?
Character?Stand under pressure?Authority?Discipline?Force of personality?
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3 Ways to Defeat Leadership Discouragement
Discouragement comes with the territory for ministry leaders. Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement....
The Quarter-time Church Member: Five Observations
The Quarter-Time Church Member: Five Observations
If your church is typical, over one-half of your members attend one out of four weeks or less.
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Advent: a Time of Adoration and Ache
Frederick Buechner writes,
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