Notable Voices and the Week in Review: May 13, 2017
Eight Reasons Churches Became Too Busy
Six Reasons Millennials Should Consider Pastoring Established Churches – Rainer on Leadership #326
Eight Major Changes in Churches the Past Ten Years
The Five Major Formats of Podcasts
How Churches Can Break Growth Barriers, featuring Warren Bird — Rainer on Leadership #327
5 Things You Should Never Say To A Small Church Pastor — Karl Vaters
Small church pastors want to hear and use the best ideas, advice, wisdom and counsel we can find. So we look for it everywhere. From books, blogs, podcasts, conferences, mentors and more. But many of my fellow small church pastors have stopped looking and asking for help. It’s not because we don’t want or need the help. It’s that we’ve grown weary of hearing advice that’s offered with the best intentions, but is more hurtful than helpful.
10 Reasons Pastors Don’t Lead — Chuck Lawless
Too often, I hear from churches whose leader seems to have stopped leading. They want their leader to cast vision, raise up other leaders, and press forward – but it’s just not happening. My years of church consulting have shown at least these reasons for this lack of leadership:
7 Markers of a Great Leader — Ron Edmondson
here are some characteristics which set a great leader apart from mediocre leaders. Markers, if you will. Great leaders are multidimensional. While continuing to improve, great leaders have achieved certain characteristics which help them achieve success. If you see these qualities combined, you’ve probably found an amazing leader.
How To Handle An Ineffective Church Staff Member — Brian Dunks
One of the greatest joys in ministry is working with a great staff. But if there are challenging staff situations, it can also be one of the biggest frustrations in church leadership. Why do church leaders tend to hold on to people who are ineffective or even harmful to the church? What does it do to the team and mission? What should we need to do about it?
5 Core Essentials Far Too Many Christian Leaders Stupidly Sacrifice — Carey Nieuwhof
So what are these 5 core essentials? They’re so basic you’ll say “well, of course.” And yet, you’ll immediately recognize how easy each is to cheat. They’re all related to self-care. Sadly, in the name of caring for others, many leaders neglect to care for themselves. And that’s a mistake.
Ten Questions Christians Should Ask of Their Entertainment — Kevin Halloran
Discerning media consumption needs more than a litmus test of saying we shouldn’t watch excessive violence and sexuality (which is true). We need to understand the complex and often subtle effects of media on our lives. Let me be the first to say that I love all sorts of digital media, and get much spiritual benefit from thinking through them in light of Scripture. My goal with this simple list is to help you think more Christianly about what you consume. As you read, ask the Lord how He may want you to change to make the most of your short life.
