As ministry leaders, most of us have had to create policies and procedures to best carry out ministry. Yet, it is often volunteers that end up enforcing our policies. What do you do when your volunteer is taking the heat for your decisions? Danny Franks suggest these 4 ways to best defend and protect your volunteers. […]
Becoming a Merciful Leader
Warren W. Wiersbe wrote these words about forgiveness, “We reveal the true condition of our hearts by the way we treat others. When our hearts are humble and repentant, we will gladly forgive our brothers. But where there is pride and a desire for revenge, there can be no true repentance, and this means God […]
Understanding Group Dynamics
Have you experienced the uncomfortable feeling when you ask a discussion question and a long silence settles over the group? With your eyes begging someone to break the ice, you wonder if you should let the question linger or jump in with your own answer. Other problems with group dynamics surface when Silent Suzy never […]
What Does God Intend for the Sabbath Today?
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” Mark 2:27 (NIV) For years, I tried to find a loophole to honoring the Sabbath. It didn’t seem possible to stop working one day a week, so I tried to justify my actions. Was it really “work” if I enjoyed doing it? Anyway, how […]
4 Steps to Navigating Conflict
Have you noticed women come in a variety of shape, sizes and personalities? Yet, within each ministry there seems to be the same variety. When you look around at the women you lead, do you recognize any of these ladies? Debbie Drama: Grab a tissue. She is the one that feels left out, threatens to […]
Guarding Your Gates
I woke up on the concrete floor of the fire station surrounded by 100 6th graders. I looked around, confused and embarrassed…actually, I was mortified. As I shook off the daze of what had just happened, reality set in, and there was a recurring phrase dancing around in my head. It was my 6th grade […]
The Truth About Deception–A Guide to Dealing With the Devil
Scripture teaches us that spiritual warfare is real. I’ve written two books on the subject and can vouch for the certainty that the devil is real… Mean… Crafty… Relentless… …and many other things. But the most powerful tool in the devil’s bag is his power to deceive. And you had better be certain that a […]
Leading Well in a Church Plant
Every area of ministry presents it’s own leadership challenges. While each area of ministry is unique, church planting is a whole other level of crazy. Leading in a church plant requires leading through the unknown as you prepare for unforeseen challenges. If you are planting a church or starting a brand new ministry, here are a […]
What Is the Church’s Role in Confirming Leaders?
Acts 13 opens with the beautiful scene of the church leaders in Antioch coming together in worship, fasting and prayer over the ministry. In the midst of this sacred picture of inseparable unity, the Holy Spirit rushes in and says, “Separate for me Paul and Barnabas for the special work I have chosen for them.” […]
5 Steps to Know if You’re Called [Video]
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Have you ever wondered how to discern the call of God? Wendy Blight is sharing five practical ways the Lord showed her to discern His call. In this video, you will learn: Why setting aside your own agenda is the first step to hearing God’s call. How to get past the “I’m not qualified” feeling […]
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