Notable Voices and the Week in Review: August 25, 2018

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Notable Voices and the Week in Review: August 25, 2018

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5 Bible Verses That Will Encourage You to Save for Retirement — Art Rainer

The Bible reveals the importance of saving, taking advantage during seasons of abundance in preparation for seasons of scarcity. For many reading this, you are in your season of abundance. You are able to earn income. During the last quarter of your life, your ability to earn income may be reduced. And you enter a season of scarcity. Consider the following verses and how they may apply to saving for retirement:

10 Things I Wish Church Leaders Knew About Divorce — Facts & Trends

Divorce is a difficult subject for the church. I’m not called to be a theologian, but I’m certain we don’t want to ignore God’s commands or give the impression that marriage is temporary. Divorce also has severe, long-term consequences. No one comprehends that better than I do. Here are 10 aspects of divorce I’d like to share with church leaders to help them love the brokenhearted while not condoning divorce.

Is Anyone Godly Enough To Be a Pastor? — Dave Harvey

If you’re like most guys, this list of qualities can seem far out of reach. Upon first glance, this passage, along with the passage in Titus 1, seem to blow the average guy out of the water! Who can possibly live up to these requirements?

9 Reasons Introverts Can Do Well in Ministry — Chuck Lawless

I write this post with some reticence since I’m an introvert—and I don’t want to imply that I’ve done well in ministry. I know so many things I could still do better that I feel no right to claim success. At the same time, though, I have students who are surprised to learn that many ministers are introverted. Extroverts can be great ministry leaders, of course, but so can introverts. Based on my experience with other introverts and my own study, here’s why I affirm introverts in ministry:

This Week at ThomRainer.com:

Five Ways Your Church Can Have a Major Impact as the New School Year Begins

These are five of the most effective back-to-school ideas I have heard from churches all across North America and beyond…READ MORE

10 Guidelines for Paying and Hosting Guest Speakers and Musicians

Over the years, I have worked with many churches and speakers (and a few musicians) to establish some guidelines for hosting and paying guest speakers…READ MORE