Notable Voices – December 13, 2012

How Honest/Ethical Is Your Pastor? A New Survey – Marc Cortez

Marc shares the results of a new Gallup poll on how ethical the American public views certain professions. I have to admit, it is disheartening that only 52% of Americans see clergy as highly ethical and honest.

 

Eight Questions Every Social Media Strategy Needs to Answer – John Haydon

I have found social media to be extremely beneficial to me and to LifeWay over the past few years. As I travel and speak, my conversations with those that I meet tend to revolve around my strategy for Twitter and blogging. While everyone’s social media strategy may differ, these eight questions tend to overlap for us all.

 

11 Encouragements Young Pastors Need to Hear – Ben Reed

All three of my sons are young pastors. They would likely agree with many, if not all, of the items found on this list—as would this seasoned pastor.

 

10 Misconceptions About the New Testament Canon – Michael Kruger

As odd as it may seem, the world of academia is not immune to stretching the truth. And in certain theological circles, the stretching of interpretation is an even greater problem. So it’s always interesting to read scholars debunk myths that are passed off as truth. This blog series by Michael Kruger does just that.

 

100 Best Quotes On Leadership – Ben Terry

Every leader should bookmark this post and return to it regularly. These are great reminders of what it means to be a successful leader.

 

The Year in Pictures – The Atlantic 

A compilation of pictures from 2012. There are some stunning shots in this three-part series. And some humorous ones as well. Like this…