“We should never wish for hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. Yet when they happen, it is a great time to show our very best as a fellowship of congregations fused together as an association.”
“We know what questions we often ask about our churches. Is the church growing? Are we meeting budget? Are we making disciples? Take some time today to evaluate your church via these somewhat ‘random’ questions,” notes Chuck Lawless.
“We can and certainly should show our appreciation for our pastors with a good word. We should also be careful to show our appreciation with a good wage,” writes Hance Dilbeck, president and CEO of GuideStone.
Meredith Flynn reflects on the quiet seasons of life and what she’s learned in the process. “I will stay watchful. A quiet season doesn’t have to result in apathy,” she writes.
“The need is great and diverse when people face a traumatic, life-changing event. Our gracious God provides in miraculous ways.”
Born in 1991, I was the third child but the second living. My sister, Lindsay, passed away at six months old from a debilitating neuromuscular disease known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy type one. This was a death sentence back then.
Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Seminary shares 10 warning signs your pastor may be burned out — and how you can respond.
“One of the most deadly challenges for leaders are blind spots. Everyone has them,” writes Phi Cooke. “The worst leaders don’t realize it, while the best are constantly on guard because they know how deadly those blind spots can be.”
God created every living soul with an innate desire and hunger for love. Though love will not fill your stomach, quench your thirst, or warm
Church media expert Phil Cooke shares a troubling trend he’s noticing in today’s churches.
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