Notable Voices and the Week in Review: January 05, 2019

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Notable Voices and the Week in Review: January 05, 2019

From Around the Web:

Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Every Pastor — Sam Rainer

It’s that time of year when people partake in the annual ritual of making well-intended promises. Most of them end up being broken by February. I also realize the presumptuous nature of this post—as if I could tell you what promises to make (and then inevitably break). However, I do believe every pastor should consider these ten resolutions. Perhaps they will get you thinking.

10 Exciting Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2018 — Facts & Trends

This past year brought numerous discoveries that supported biblical accounts and provided context for other scriptural knowledge. Here are 10 of the top discoveries from 2018.

7 Reasons Staff Teams Sometimes Fall Apart — Chuck Lawless

I’ve seen it in local churches, and I’ve seen it on the mission field. When I ask church leaders what they most struggle with, it’s not uncommon to hear that interpersonal relationship battles are the biggest problem. In fact, I know folks who walked away from their calling because the relational issues took too big a toll. Here are some reasons that teams so often fall apart:

How We Study the Bible Shapes Our View of God — Katie Orr

Why is it important to study the Bible? In this video, Katie breaks down that question and explains how Bible study and our understanding of the Bible affects every part of our life, but most importantly, our view of God.

This Week at ThomRainer.com:

Twenty Church Member Heroes and Heroines for 2018

As we conclude this year, I want to recognize twenty church members who are incredible blessings to their churches…READ MORE

Six Reasons Your New Member Class Is Not Effective

New member classes are vital to the health of a church. But these classes are only effective if the commitment, priority, and effort of the church leadership is evident on an ongoing basis…READ MORE