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Category: Local Church Ministry
God calls every believer to serve in some way in the local church. However, He specifically calls some to leadership positions. These posts are meant to encourage and equip pastors and other ministry leaders as they serve the local church.
Every Church is a Replant Right Now
In this unique and brief season, every established church can think and operate like a replant. This post shows how churches can take advantage of this opportunity.
5 Reasons Your Church Should Continue Online Ministry, No Matter Its Size
As churches return to normal operations, some are ceasing their online ministry efforts. This post shares 5 reasons why churches of all sizes should continue some form of online ministry.
7 Friendships Every Pastor Needs
Many pastors experience loneliness at times, and need a friend to lift them up. Here are 7 friendships that every pastor needs.
Pastor, Who Are You Mentoring? An Urgent Call to Prepare the Next Generation of Ministers
Pastors have been identifying and training faithful men to serve as future ministers since the earliest days of the church. This post explains both why mentoring is so important today as well as suggestions for developing a mentoring process.
When Will We Return to Normal in My Church?
Christians look forward to returning to a sense of normalcy in their church. However, this post explains that a return to normal will be more challenging than many realize.
When Disaster Strikes: Understanding the Phases of Pandemic Recovery for Your Church or Ministry
Understanding the phases of response during a natural disaster can assist churches and organizations as they seek to recover from long-term effects of the pandemic.
Leadership is Hard: A Brief Word of Encouragement to Leaders & Followers
During the pandemic, leaders of all shapes and sizes have faced intense scrutiny and criticism. No matter your context, it has been an extremely difficult season to be a leader.
Is the Past the Hero in Your Church?
While it’s appropriate to honor the past, your church can’t live there. This post includes several suggestions for how you can avoid allowing your church's past to become a challenge for your present and future pastors.
6 Lessons Learned About the Church During the Pandemic
While I would never have claimed that I knew everything about the church, I was confident that my knowledge was adequate. But then, COVID happened and God has been showing me since then that I have much to learn about His bride. Here are 6 lessons I've learned.