She knew that look. Just last week she had given it herself during a meeting to a challenging team member. This time, though, she was on the receiving end from her pastor as he disagreed about her ministry’s next step. As leaders, we know how complex the calling can be, especially when there’s one who […]
3 Lessons On Endurance from the Apostle Paul
I want out. Words whispered from my lips, words I never thought I’d say. The ministry had devastated us. My husband and I were wounded from the battle of church work, having been subject to too much internal dishonesty and sin. I craved an escape.Yet God strengthened us. In Scripture, we see the Apostle Paul […]
Bible Study: Make the Most of Your First Meeting
We only get one chance to make a great first impression. That’s true in life and in the new Bible study you may be planning. As group members gather the first night, we as leaders want to exceed their expectations and send them home with anticipation of what’s to come. How can we lay a […]
