Sunday services are filled with information that the pastor/preacher hopes will be life-transforming for the listeners. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves (Pastors) so busy in the day-to-day ministry activities that we aren’t doing what we tell others. More specifically, I’m talking about reaching those far from Christ and doing our part in the Great Commission. …
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of effective leadership, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page regarding what a leader actually is. There are a thousand definitions of leadership, and we want to ensure that we’re all speaking the same language. John Maxwell says that “leadership is influence – nothing more and nothing …
The thought of making a difference stirs you to take action. The excitement of something unique and fresh drives you to step out in faith and plant a church. The first year of the church plant may not have been perfect, but the forward momentum keeps you focused and on track. Now, years later, you are …
How can leaders assess leadership potential? You will need to spot potential and then nurture it within young leaders. This is critical in the health and longevity of any church. Here are 17 Questions to help you assess leadership potential. These questions are derived from Oswald Chamber’s book entitled Spiritual Leadership. There are actually 20 …
When I first started pastoring, I was a youth pastor at a small community church. The church would run advertisements on TV to reach those searching for a church home. After almost a year of ads, the results were unimpressive. Why? One of the main reasons was because the commercial was a template. (That’s why …
Two of the biggest challenges for church planters is raising a launch team and raising funds. The third most significant problem is finding staff with little to no resources. If you are moving across the country to plant, how is this even possible? Financially speaking, this doesn’t make sense. After all, zero income equals zero …