What do you think of when you hear the word, courage? For most people, especially leaders, thoughts of being bold and brave come to mind. Courage means taking risks, doing something that scares you or even moving forward with something when you don’t feel equipped. But what if it takes courage to rest? Leaders in […]
Creating Project Schedules That Work
I’m awakened at 2:17 am, my mind racing. Did I schedule the email? Did I call the printer? Is there enough left in the budget for an advertisement? Should I use this Scripture on a graphic? So. Many. Details! Do the details of managing projects keep you up at night, too? As a ministry leader, […]
Icebreaker: Stressbusters
Objective Women become like the balloon, and some even pop with all the stress in our lives. We need to continue to encourage each other to take all our cares and stresses to the Lord, He cares for them. This icebreaker is a fun way to relieve some stress. Materials Balloons Basket of spa treatment […]
10 Keys to Avoid Ministry Burnout
Stress is a culprit that can derail anybody, even those in ministry. Ministry can be both a blessing and a discouragement. Tracie Miles, author of Stressed-Less Living: Finding God’s Peace in Your Chaotic World, offers 10 keys to help you avoid ministry burnout. Remember that stress comes with the territory.If we expect ministry to always […]
10 Tips for Taming Technology in Ministry and at Home
My new smart phone is smarter than me! Its “Genius Button” does whatever I tell it. If I say, “Find Starbucks,” it navigates to the nearest barista. (It does not work, however, for “find car keys.”) It syncs my calendar, retrieves my email, and displays my friends’ Facebook statuses. Thanks to my handy handheld computer, […]
Two Vital Ways to Prevent Burnout
Researchers define burnout as: “A state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” Would you define ministry as an “emotionally demanding situation?” If you have been in ministry longer than ten minutes, and have a pulse, most likely you would! In my years of ministry, that has […]
