Being a church leader is one of the most challenging jobs/ministries/positions a person can ever have. Being a pastor of the church or another church leader is unlike working for a *normal* business. In the corporate setting, P&L statements are important. In the church, souls are at
Plant, Water, and Pray!
"I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6) Do you remember a few months back when each of our pastors shared their personal testimonies at church in our “Pastoral Callings” series? I likewise shared my personal testimony and my three main points were: Plant,
Battling Spiritual Depression – (Philippians 4:8)
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true...dwell on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) Do you sometimes get depressed easily, or even slip into moments of spiritual depression? Unfortunately, I do. It happens way more often than I’m comfortable admitting to, and I find that it tends to come during
Do Not Walk in the Way of UnScrupulous People
You need to be very careful. Why careful? Because...there are some people you should just stay clear of. Because they are the plague. Associating with these kinds of people will not help you in your business endeavors and they'll certainly drag your life down the tubes as well. My
Motivation Matters Most
"All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the LORD weighs the motives" (Proverbs 16:2). Click to Tweet I wonder if God grades on a curve. I wonder if the Lord is more interested in your effort than he is in seeing your quarterly results. Yes, I wonder...
How to Discipline Yourself for Greatness
"But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified." (1 Corinthians 9:27) Click to Tweet How to Discipline Yourself for Greatness Do you hate being fat, flabby, and out of shape? Do you also hate what often comes along with