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.
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.
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.
Is God Calling You To Be A Pastor?
If you are wondering if you are called to pastor ministry, these six questions may help you assess your calling.
Politics, Pandemics, & Prayer: 7 Ways to Pray Today
In times like these, God's people need to be fervently crying out to Him in prayer. Jesus' model prayer is a relevant guide for the church today.
Specific Appreciation is Special Appreciation
If I could share one piece of advice with you as you express appreciation for your pastor, it would be this: be specific as possible.
The Moment and the Mission
We did not choose this moment, but in God’s sovereignty, this is our moment, nonetheless. Although it is tempting to pause or abort our mission until circumstances improve, God has called each of us to serve for such a time as this.
Exploring Small Group Options as COVID Continues
If you are trying to figure out how to bring back small groups in your church, this post describes 4 options to consider.
Avoid These 5 Missteps During Pastor Appreciation Month
Make sure this year's Pastor Appreciation Month is memorable for your pastor(s) for all the right reasons!