The love connection dimension of the Pastoral call needs significantly more attention and visibility than it now has in most places. The Pastoral Ministry is love at work: the love God shows to the Pastor by trusting him; the love the Pastor shows for God by serving Him; the love that God and the Pastor … [Read more…]
THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION FOR LEADERS IS, “How can I move people to do what needs to be done?”For some people, exerting influence seems to come naturally. We all know people like that. When they enter a room, they immediately become the focal point. Others defer to them automatically as though instinctively bestowing leadership status upon … [Read more…]
History, heritage and tradition are important foundations of contemporary Christianity. But nostalgia about the good old days can be lethal if we allow it to keep us from a wholehearted commitment to effectively serve this present age. Some of the most productive expressions of ministry in the Church’s long pilgrimage of faith should be happening … [Read more…]
Far too many Pastors face a common dilemma. They want to develop leaders at every level in their church, but they continue to live with an overloaded ministry schedule that keeps them from training new leaders. The typical Pastor has too many balls to juggle. His greatest need is not more time to juggle or … [Read more…]