Notable Voices and the Week in Review: March 3, 2018
Why Wednesday Evening Programming Thrives — Sam Rainer
I look forward to Wednesday evenings. I lead our prayer meeting and also teach the lesson most weeks, though I am also using the timeslot to train up other teachers and preachers. The prayer group is faithful, fun, and loving. We pray a lot. We laugh a lot. We may be an anomaly, but Wednesday evenings thrive at West Bradenton. We turn the lackluster hump day into something worthwhile. Numerically, over half of our Sunday morning crowd returns for Wednesday programming. We are multigenerational on Wednesdays, just like on Sundays. A few factors contribute to the success of Wednesday programming.
Why Billy Graham’s Casket Was Made at Angola Prison — Facts & Trends
As thousands paid their respects to “America’s pastor,” images of Billy Graham’s pine plywood casket will be on prominent display on smartphones, computer screens, and televisions across the nation.
10 Reasons Why Pastoring is the Best Job in the World — Todd Gaddis
A recent Gallup Poll revealed that the clergy has fallen to a favorable rating of only 42 percent of those surveyed. At least we still rank above lobbyists, car salesmen, and members of Congress. Despite the decline and doom, I contend that being a pastor is the best job in the world. Here are ten reasons why.
3 Common Ways Leaders Disqualify Themselves — Eric Geiger
With the recent passing of the great preacher and evangelist Billy Graham, many are celebrating his finishing well. He remained faithful to God’s call on his life, fought the good fight, and finished the race. He avoided scandal and accusations against his integrity and was above reproach as he faithfully served the Lord throughout his life and ministry. We should be thankful for the example. And Billy Graham’s example stands in stark contrast to what, at times, seems to be epidemic among leaders—tragic, self-inflicted disqualification. Leaders seem to be disqualifying themselves at alarming rates, and if you disqualify yourself from leading, one of these three failures will be true:
This Week at ThomRainer.com:
Five Reasons Many Pastors Struggle with Depression
These are the five primary causes pastors identified as the reasons behind their depression. Each of the causes is followed by a direct quote from pastors who shared with me their struggles…READ MORE
Four Ways Leaders Should Keep an Outward Focus
Pray for opportunities
Pray to fight distractions and discouragement
Learn from other leaders
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Five of the Most Common Questions Pastors Ask
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode410.mp3
Seven Key Facility Issues Facing Churches Today
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode411.mp3
Five Foundational Steps for Replanting
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe with Mark Clifton | Revitalize & Replant
http://media.blubrry.com/revitalizereplant/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/RevitalizeReplant/RR-Episode030.mp3
