Perfectionism: the Cruel Burden We Place on Each Other
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect….” (Matthew 5:48)
First, let’s get the theological argument out of the way.
Let’s make...
Standing on the Other Side of Our Dreams
I was invited to speak to employees at twelve different restaurants in the DFW area in Texas. This was a dream come true as...
What You Do Best: Be Yourself
He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust. (Psalm 103:14)
Pastor, you have not been called by the Lord to...
Why Becoming Is Better Than Being: How Great Leaders Stretch Themselves and Grow
Leadership often feels like being on a lonely planet, especially in ministry. Coworkers are often friends who are also congregants, and it can be...
New Podcast Episode: at Whose Altar Are You Kneeling?
Join Dr. O’Shea Lowery for this podcast episode At Whose Altar Are You Kneeling?
Listen Now
https://entrustedhopeministries.org/2022/12/22/new-podcast-episode-at-whose-altar-are-you-kneeling/
https://youtu.be/hwH4Ekf7Kh0
If you enjoyed this podcast episode make sure to listen to...
Church, Give Your Pastor a Sabbatical
Written by: Bill Riedel
Bill Riedel is the founding and lead pastor of Redemption Hill Church in Washington, D.C. He was formally trained at Trinity International...
How to Make Failure a Regular Part of Your Life
You probably don’t remember your early years of trying to walk. You’d push yourself up, stumble around, and then fall flat on your bum....
Where’s Your Ladder Leaning?
My late father-in-law, John Osteen, is still my favorite minister to have ever preached. One of the best phrases he used was one about...
Church Staffs: Rules to Live by
I asked some of my minister friends for their advice concerning church staff relationships. Here in no particular order are their responses.
1. Jim says,...
The Importance of Rest This Christmas Season
As churches enter the busiest season of the year, it is important for ministry leaders to be intentional about setting aside time to rest....