Notable Voices and the Week in Review: February 25, 2017
Ten Ways Pastors Can Be Great Bosses
The Disappearance of the 11:00 AM Sunday Service – Rainer on Leadership #304
Six Main Traits of Preacher Eater Churches
Seven Tips for Guest Email Follow-Up
10 Questions to Diagnose the Evangelistic Health of Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #305
8 Reasons Why You Need Regularly-Scheduled Testimonies in Your Worship Service — Chuck Lawless
I believe strongly in regularly (that is, once a month or once each quarter) using testimonies in a church’s worship services. Here’s why:
7 Reasons Why You Can’t Seem to Get a Job Interview — Art Rainer
If you are consistently not getting initial interviews, there is probably a reason why. So before you send out your next resume, consider these seven reasons why people often don’t get job interviews:
3 Reasons Why Ministry Leaders Choose to Be Isolated — Eric Geiger
It is not uncommon for ministry leaders to preach on community while living in isolation. While we can preach on community for everyone else, ministry leaders are often tempted to live in isolation. Why do ministry leaders often choose isolation? What pulls them away from community and away from being vulnerable with others? While there are a plethora of reasons, here are three painful reasons ministry leaders often choose isolation over community:
Confessions of a Church Shopper — Kelly King
I’ve visited a few congregations, and I want to make a few observations as an “outside” person who is walking through your church door. I’m not trying to be critical, but if you are a ministry leader, I want to give you some practical ways you can make a good first impression.
5 Unfair Criticisms People Levy At Strategic Church Leaders — Carey Nieuwhof
You can be strategic and deeply devoted to Jesus. You can think and be faithful. However, if you’re a strategic leader, get ready. As soon as the conversation gets specific and detailed, some people start criticizing. Here’s what you need to be prepared to hear.
Five Key Giving Trends in Churches — Sam Rainer
Much about church giving is changing. Worship attendance, conversions, and baptisms are often the most scrutinized metrics, but giving trends are close behind. Here are five macro trends that are affecting most churches in the United States.
