Fighting for Moments of Joy and Hope
On the Jesus Calling® Podcast, author Dawn Barton shared how she’d lost a child, survived rape, beaten Stage 3 breast cancer but lost her sister to...
How to Turn a Divisive Moment Into a Meaningful Encounter
Life seems to be getter a little better; there’s more blue sky and optimism recently. That is so good!
But there is still a lingering...
Effective Church Communications Strategies from Industry Leaders
In a time of continuous change, it is more important than ever for churches to prioritize communicating effectively with their church members. As we...
The Money Series: How Much Should Churches Spend on Their Staff?
Ministry is all about people reaching people and disciples making disciples.
Because of that, it should be no surprise that the largest financial investment most...
You Can Find God
When you set out to find Me in a day,you discover that the world is vibrantly alivewith My Presence.Jesus Calling, July 25
“Hi, my name...
The 4 Reasons People Give to Their Church
During my 30 years in ministry, I’ve discovered that people give to their church for 4 primary reasons.
1. Obedience-because the Bible teaches it, they...
How Chronic Stress Affects Leadership
Our brains play a vital role in effective leadership (duh!). That’s pretty self-evident. Yet, this often overlooked brain fact profoundly reduces leadership effectiveness – chronic...
7 Practical Ideas to Recharge Your Leadership Battery
How are you?
Need a break?
What level is your “leadership battery” at?
Fully charged.Good, but drained.Weak, probably need a jump start.Very little left; may need a...
5 Practices That Build Leadership Character to Last for a Lifetime
Good character takes a lifetime to build and a moment to destroy.
The temptations we face, plus the pressures we experience, can lure us to...