Notable Voices: January 31, 2015

6 Signs That Silos Exist in Your Organization — Art Rainer

When I first came to LifeWay as president and CEO, silos were evident all over the organization. Much if what Art discusses could be seen in the company. It’s taken nearly 10 years, but we’ve moved away from much of the silo culture to what is a much more effective working environment.

 

500+ Preaching Resources — David Murray

Every pastor should have this bookmarked. What a list from David.

 

13 Ways To Sabotage Your Senior Pastor Search — Katie Fridsma

Throughout my 25-years of involvement with local church leadership, I have seen every one of these issues at least once. Many of them are pervasive.

 

6 Thoughts for Pastors on Personal Finances — Eric Geiger

Earlier this week on the podcast, I discussed what pastors need to know about church finances. In this article, Eric looks at what they need to know about personal finances.

 

What Does It Mean to Say a Bible Translation Is Faithful? — E. Ray Clendenen

If you want to get pastors or church members into a heated discussion, just bring up preferred Bible translations. But what does it mean when someone says a translation is “faithful?” Ray explains here.

 

When Your Church is In Trouble: Tell the Truth, Face the Future — Trevin Wax

One of the main points of my latest book, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, was that churches needed to face reality. This post from Trevin encourages just that.

 

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