Notable Voices and the Week in Review: June 3, 2017
Five Reasons Why Stability Is Bad for a Church
The Pastor and Church Revitalization featuring Andrew Davis – Rainer on Leadership #332/a>
Four Useful Ministries by Deacons
Six Ways to Keep Your Church’s Momentum Going This Summer
How to Reverse a Negative Church Environment – Rainer on Leadership #333
10 Keys to Being a Better Writer for an Internet Audience — Marty Duren
Many pastors and other church leaders have found another voice—as writers—by which they can expand their Kingdom influence online. Whether personal blogs, church websites, or articles for collaborative websites, many have experienced satisfaction through encouraging and teaching others through the written word. If you are a pastor or church leader with a burden, passion, or passing interest in writing, I hope you will find these ten keys to being a better writer for an internet audience helpful.
7 Things That Get Harder As Your Church Grows — Carey Nieuwhof
Your struggles as a leader or as a church don’t go away when your church or organization starts to grow. They simply change. Here are 7 things every leader of a growing church or organization struggles with.
5 Things to Look For in a Church — Justin Huffman
Whether you are moving across the state or to the other side of the globe, don’t just look for a church that is like the churches you have already been acquainted with—for preachers with the same personality or gifts, for practices that are alike in every way, or for similar size or economic status or ethnic makeup. But of course do feel free to contact godly pastors, counselors, and friends you have been blessed by in the past, as a resource for decision-making and discernment in the future. Having said that, here are some similarities that all healthy, sound churches will have in common. Look for these things when you are looking for a new church:
The Real Root of Sexual Sin — Jon Bloom
What does the Bible diagnose as the root of human sexual perversion — what we often and rightly call sexual brokenness? We can see it clearly in Romans 1:21–26…
How Mr. Rogers Became Chuck Norris — Aaron Earls
Our culture has grown increasingly partisan and unfailingly angry. Social media is no longer characterized by fun, but by outrage and shrillness. In this moment, we turn to another person whose most outstanding characteristics we are exaggerating to mythical levels because it’s what we need right now. Instead of the knockout artist Chuck Norris, we are turning to the neighborly Mr. Rogers.
The Money Challenge — Tim Challies
The Money Challenge is an excellent, short, readable introduction to a biblical view of financial management. It may be an excellent first choice for those who have never read a book on money, and it may be an excellent refresher for those who have. In either case, you’ll learn that God “does not provide wealth for hoarding. He gives wealth to share. He gives wealth for generosity. He gives wealth to invest in eternal treasures. He gives wealth to advance His mission.” Ultimately, he gives money for our joy and his glory.
