Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. How to be a Kingdom Seeker and Not An Empire Builder – Steve Brown Ten Common Pastoral Care Challenges Pastors Face – Thom Rainer 3 ways to keep pace without burning out – Ben Marshall In Leadership, Be Innovative and Creative, But Don’t Forget Your … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. 21 Ways to Keep a Church from Growing – Ron Edmondson Shazam and the Power of Word – Russell Moore Ten Reasons the Formerly Churched Left Their Churches – Thom Rainer 6 Keys To Casting Vision In Higher Education – Brian Jensen 8 Things … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts to check out. Why it may be Good and Time for a Church to Die – Paul Alexander The Biggest Difference Between Churches That Are Raising Young Leaders And Those That Aren’t – Karl Vaters The Absolute Biggest Mistake I’ve Made in Life – Ron Edmondson Six Reasons Relaunching Is … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Pulpit Discipleship: Organizing Your Annual Preaching Calendar For Maximum Effectiveness – Jeff Hamilton Advice for the A-Type Leader with a Million Good Ideas – Ron Edmondson Five Strategies for Being a More Approachable Pastor on Sunday Morning – Sam Rainer When You’re Called to Ministry … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Twenty Really Weird Criticisms Pastors Receive – Thom Rainer 6 Apps to Help You Set 2019 Goals – Barnabas Piper How to Plan a Daily Quiet Time with God – Brandon Cox 4 Ways to Optimize the Enneagram & Other Personality Assessments and Fuel Your … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 7 Attributes of Pastors Who Succeed at Church Revitalization – Ron Edmondson Five Ways a Congregation Can Prevent Short Term Pastoral Tenure – Thom Rainer Demystifying Leadership Development: 7 Reasons You Don’t Have More Leaders – Tony Morgan 3 Steps To Help People At Your … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 8 Characteristics of a Great Campus Pastor – Paul Alexander Intentional Friendliness: Making A Great First Impression In A Smaller Church – Karl Vaters 7 Benchmarks Towards Success in an Organization – Ron Edmondson 5 Ways You Can Increase Your Intentionality in Your Personal Walk … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
I have spent the past year focusing on how to make our church more of a welcoming church. For that reason, I was happy to discover Thom Rainer had written Becoming a Welcoming Church. This is an excellent book that is extremely practical and based on good research. I was not surprised by anything in … Read More “Becoming a Welcoming Church – Review” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Changing the Culture of your Church – Paul Alexander 5 Preaching Styles In 25 Years (Here’s What I Changed And Why) – Karl Vaters 7 Leadership Tips Guaranteed to Help Every Leader – Ron Edmondson 15 Common Sacred Cows in Churches – Thom Rainer Why … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 4 Practices for Discipling Kids Who Live Justly – Tony Caldwell Why Most Small Churches Don’t Use (Or Need) An Organizational Chart – Karl Vaters What to Do When You Don’t Have Courage – Ron Edmondson If I Could Change One Thing in My Church, … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts you should check out. Six Important Church Metrics We Often Ignore – Thom Rainer Ever-Increasing Agility In A Changing Environment – Tim Gocha 10 Ways Creating Connects People to God – Barnabas Piper The Best Personality Type for Ministry Leaders – Brandon Cox 5 Pro Tips On How To Get Amazing … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 9 Mistakes Leaders Make – Chuck Lawless The Very Personal Power of the Holy Spirit – Daniel Henderson Routines, Busyness, and Change – Thom Rainer Off the Clock – Darryl Dash 3 Reasons Leaders Are Wise to Recognize Their Weaknesses – Eric Geiger
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 4 Steps To Start Moving From Teaching A Crowd To Equipping The Saints – Karl Vaters Let’s Not Complicate Leadership – Ron Edmondson What Must We Do About Foster Care – Russell Moore Four Things You Need to Know about Gen Z – Thom Rainer … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Can You Explain the Gospel in 3 Words? – Russell Moore A Six-Part Checklist for Churches: How to Select Mission Partners – Sam Rainer Autopsy of a Deceased Church Outreach Ministry – Thom Rainer 3 Reasons Every Church Needs a Solid Communications Department –Â Meredith … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that you should go check out. How to make Guests Feel Uncomfortable at your Church – Paul Alexander Does Attracting A Crowd Make Discipleship Harder? – Karl Vaters 4 Leadership Realities in Times of Transition – Ron Edmondson Pastors Who Build Healthy Church Relationships Take the Initiative – Sam Rainer … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that you should go and check out. Five Key Steps to Reach and Retain Guests – Thom Rainer Haunted by the Mission – Chris Hefner A Recipe for Self-Renewal – Michael Hyatt Whose Job Is It to Care for the Poor? – Paul Koshy Nehemiah’s 5 Steps for Handling Conflict … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out. Leading A Church Through Difficult Times: A Lesson From “The Most Bombed Hotel In The World” – Karl Vaders 4 Reasons Every Pastor Needs a Good Pastor Friend – Ron Edmondson Billy Graham Bore Witness for 99 Years – Russell Moore Three Ways Pastors Win … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out. Five Common Reasons Church Leaders Stop Leading – Thom Rainer 8 Insights from the Coaching World for Pastors – Chris Hefner Prevent Fear from Keeping You Stuck – Erin Wildermuth Church Leaders, Take This Advice from One Single Person – Amy Ickes 4 Indicators your … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
There are some amazing leadership blogs for pastors and other Christians leaders. I share five of these every week in my Weekend Leadership Roundup. I have been compiling a top ten list for apologetics blogs for some time and I thought I would do the same for leadership blogs. How did I compile this list? … Read More “Top Ten Leadership Blogs – January 2018” »
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. 6 Lessons I’ve Learned from 6 Years of Multisite Church Leadership – Paul Alexander Only In a Small Church: Face Time With the Pastor – Karl Vaters 5 Lessons on Initiative From Alexander Hamilton – Ron Edmondson 3 Specific Ways to Pray for Others to … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out. 8 Signs Your Church May Be Closing Soon – Thom Rainer Echo Chambers in Discipleship – Daniel Im Judging Ministry Success – Darryl Dash Distinguishing Between Holy and Unholy Discontent – Eric Geiger Are Evangelicals Losing the Gospel in Our Day? – Rick Richardson
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. What Kind of Dog Are You? [Thoughts from Shoe Dog for Ministry Leaders] – Eric Geiger 4 Steps To Help Pastors Preach To Newbies And Mature Christians Every Week – Karl Vaters 7 Dangers in the Last Years of … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here some leadership posts that you should go and check out. 7 Small Ways Leaders Can Build Credibility – Eric Geiger Leaders: What You Should Know About Your Team – Phil Cooke Five Reasons Church Organizational Changes Fail – Thom Rainer 3 Ways to Build Intentional Gratitude in Your Church – Cody Deevers 3 Questions … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. A Multisite Leadership Conversation – Paul Alexander The Myth of the Silver Bullet – Daniel Im One Simple Trick to Bring Out the Best in People – Michael Hyatt 8 Quotes on Change Leadership – Art Rainer Six Traits of a Church Disrupter – … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Ten Roadblocks to Church Revitalization – Thom Rainer Overcome the Fear That’s Holding You Back – Michael Hyatt 4 Examples When Strategy Should Drive a Leader’s Decision – Ron Edmondson 7 Constants for Church Planting – Daniel Im 3 Ways To Encourage Your Congregation … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
I listen to a lot of podcasts (currently I’m subscribed to 35). Podcasts have been a part of ongoing learning for a while but I made sure to seek out some new podcasts when I returned to pastoral ministry a year and a half ago. I have come across some great podcasts but there are … Read More “The Four Most Practical Podcasts for Pastors” »
Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out. A Leadership Quandary: To Change or Not to Change – Ron Edmondson Five Overcorrection Mistakes Churches Make – Thom Rainer 4 Ways To Move Beyond Stagnation In A Ministry Role – Jeremiah Ravindranath When Aptitude Is Not Enough – Michael Hyatt Here’s a Resolution: Denominations … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I have come across. Go and check them out. Why your Church is Thinking about Volunteers the Wrong Way – Paul Alexander Mars, Contextualization, and Church Leadership – Daniel Im How to Harness Sleep to Boost Your Productivity – Michael Hyatt Eight Major Changes in Churches the Past Ten … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. How to Draft the Best Players for your Church Staff Team – Paul Alexander Missional Living and the Scriptures – Daniel Im 10 Ways to Keep the “Favorite” Pastor Hat – Ron Edmondson 3 Landmines To Avoid When Going Multisite – David Fantin
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. The End of the Sermon? – Daniel Im How I Reconciled Professional Ambition and My Personal Life – Michael Hyatt Seven Habits of Long-tenured Pastors – Thom Rainer What To Do When You Don’t Have Words to Say – Ron Edmondson 15 Awesome Resources … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across. Go and check them out. 5 Realities About the Weight of Pastoring – Eric Geiger Vulnerable and Covered in Grace – Angie Cox 4 Reasons Our Church Stopped Doing ‘Come and Watch’ Events (And 5 Alternatives) – Karl Vaters 3 Questions That Will Increase Clarity and Reduce … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
As part of my research for my Doctor of Ministry thesis, I’m doing lots of reading on the Millennials. Who are the Millennials? They are those born approximately between 1980 and 2000 and they are sometimes called Generation Y. One of the resources I used was The Millennials by Thom S. Rainer and Jess W. … Read More “The Millennials – Review” »
Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out. Five Common Greeter Mistakes to Correct in the New Year – Thom Rainer 6 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2017 – Carey Nieuwhof 5 Truths About Great Ministry Leaders – Eric Geiger Critics: Stay Away or Draw Close to … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
I had the opportunity to read some great books throughout 2016. I read just over 100 books during the year, but there were certain books that stood out. Here are the top ten that I read. They are not in any particular order. No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi – Islam is an important … Read More “Top Ten Books I Read in 2016” »
Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week that you should check out. Are You Grateful? (Grading Your Gratitude) – Eric Geiger What You Must Know to Keep Leadership Simple – Art Rainer The Devil’s 5 Favourite Strategies: Church Leader Edition – Carey Nieuwhof 12 Key Reasons for Staff Conflict – Thom Rainer … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that you might find helpful. 10 Easy Ways To Blow Your Influence As A Leader…Without Even Trying – Carey Nieuwhof 3 Ways to Crush the Idol of Innovation – Eric Geiger 4 Ways A Short Temper Can Hurt Your Leadership – Art Rainer Lack of Awareness, Bad Change Management, and … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that you might find helpful. 5 Truths from 10 Years of Discipleship Research – Eric Geiger Five Ways to Stop the Decline in Your Church – Thom Rainer 6 Phrases Young Leaders Can Use to Build Trust – Art Rainer 4 Unintentional Ways Your Purpose Is Getting Hijacked – Tricia Sciortino … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
I really appreciate Thom Rainer and the books he writes. They are short, practical and based on experience in the real world. I Am a Church Member is no exception. One of the great lies of the church is that pastors are to do all the work of ministry, while the congregation pays the salary … Read More “I Am a Church Member” »
Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out. 10 of the Greatest Leadership Questions Ever Asked – Ron Edmondson 5 Reasons Preachers Need to Use Good Grammar – Chuck Lawless 5 Emotional Intelligence Hacks That Can Immediately Improve Your Leadership – Carey Nieuwhof Twelve Key Reasons for Church … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. Epidemic: On The Creeping Hollow Within a Pastor’s Soul – Carey Nieuwhof Not Motivated? Try a Simple Pleasure – Charles Stone The top Ten Worst Church Guest Experiences – Thom Rainer The 10 Percent Grace Rule: Judging Without Being … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
I love to read. I try to read at least ten books a month. One of my favourite things to do during the summer is to sit outside and enjoy a good book. I had the opportunity to read a number of great books this summer. Here are the top five, in no particular order. … Read More “Top Five Books I Read During the Summer of 2016” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Make sure to check them out. 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed – Ron Edmondson Why Successful Churches Aren’t Turning the World Upside-Down – But the Outcasts Might – Karl Vaters Some Thoughts About The Recent Exit of Two Megachurch Pastors – Carey … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I discovered this week. Go and check them out. 5 Reasons Church Growth Strategies Matter – Chuck Lawless Are You Pushing Pastors to Build Bigger Churches? Please Catch Us When We Fall – Karl Vaters 4 Things Every Church’s Vision Should Include – Jeremy Roberts 5 Tell-Tale Signs Your … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I discovered this week. Go and check them out! 8 Characteristics of a 1 Corinthians 12 Church – Chuck Lawless Check the Mirror, Pastor – After Five Years, Your Church Looks Like You – Karl Vaters Ten Things Church Members Would Love to Hear From Their Pastors – Thom Rainer … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out right now. 10 Reasons Why Leaders Stop Growing – Chuck Lawless The Tragic Story of a Hurting Pastor’s Wife – Thom Rainer The Leader’s Preparation – Rick Howerton 5 Ways to Stop Reviewing History and Create the Future – Dan Rockwell … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. 14 Things Leaders Tend to Forget – Chuck Lawless How People-Pleasing Crushes Your Leadership Potential – Carey Niewuhof 3 Keys to Making Change Stick in your Church – Charles Stone Seven Reasons to Consider Not Requiring Office Hours for Ministerial … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. 8 Things My Workaholism is Costing Me – Chuck Lawless 9 Signals Your Hormones May be Hijacking your Leadership – Charles Stone Eight Warning Signs of a Bully Church Member – Thom Rainer 6 Takeaways from Scaling Up Excellence … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. You might find them helpful, so go check them out. 5 Questions Pastors Neglect in Sermon Prep – Charles Stone Eight Time Drainers of Pastors and Staff (and Eight Solutions) – Thom Rainer 9 Hidden Factors That Influence Your Leadership More Than You Think … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
One of my favourite podcasts is Rainer on Leadership and Thom Rainer’s blog posts that I share seem to get a lot of engagement. So I was looking forward to finally reading one of his books. The book I chose is his latest, Who Moved My Pulpit? I love that this book is a reply to a … Read More “Who Moved My Pulpit?” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. You should go check them out. Five Headaches Pastors Experience When Search Committees Fail to Communicate – Thom Rainer Why You Should Stop Ripping Off Other Preachers (The Led Zeppelin Scenario) – Carey Nieuwhof 5 Ways Insecurity Damages the Team – Eric Geiger 8 … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Seven Secular Resources I read Every Week – Thom Rainer 7 Healthy Ways To Resolve Conflict at Church or Work – Carey Nieuwhof When You’ve Lost Your Passion For Ministry – Justin Lathrop Remember the Sabbath – Pete Wilson 5 Thoughts on Leaders and Insecurity … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some leadership articles that I came across this week. How to Get People to Respect Your Leadership – Amy Simpson Seven Things Google Tells Us About Evangelism in the United States – Thom Rainer You Can’t Replicate Complexity – Tony Morgan 10 Reasons Perfectionism Will Hurt Your Ministry – Chuck Lawless 3 Surprising … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
Here are some of the leadership posts that I discovered this week. Seven Ways Church Outreach Has Changed in 15 Years – Thom Rainer Some Simple Practices that Will Get You Over Your Insecurity as a Leader – Carey Nieuhof Growing Leaders – Calvin Lamar Brown Five Rules About Failure – Perry Noble 4 Habits … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
As a pastor, an important part of my role is teaching. But just as important, if not more, is my role as a student. I need to be learning, not just more biblical and theological information, but solid leadership principles. IÂ currently subscribe to 16 different podcasts, and I include within them three podcasts dealing directly … Read More “3 Leadership Podcasts You Should Listen To” »
Thom Rainer is talented at putting his finger on what is happening in the church. He does it again in this post on church attendance. It is not good enough to do the same things we have always done. But it is not enough just to change style. Take a look at these eight reasons … Read More “8 Reasons Not to Go to Church” »
One of the most useful activities is to walk through your church as if you were a visitor coming for the very first time. What would you see? What would your first opinions be? Thom Rainer offers some very helpful questions to ask yourself. Although Rainer is thinking specifically about Easter, these are important all … Read More “What Does Your Church Say?” »
