Notable Voices: August 15, 2015

Stop Getting Mad at People Who Question Change — Sam Rainer

When a leader changes something in a church, there will be questions. No matter how much you’ve communicated about the change, not everyone will accept it without question. So, expect the questioning and use these three tips Sam lists to work through it.

 

Being a Preacher Means Being a Learner — Kevin Smith

Kevin shares two points for preachers to consider in their sermon preparation. If you lack in either, your sermons could suffer.

 

What Not to Say to Single Women in the Church — Lisa Anderson

At a recent conference, I was on a discussion panel for women in the church, and a large number of the women in attendance were single. My guess is that they would likely echo several of these points.

 

10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Pedophilia in the Church — Clare de Graaf

Unfortunately, too many churches are facing situations where they are dealing with pedophilia in the church. This is a situation in which churches must be proactive. And even the most proactive church is not 100% safe. We must continually be aware of these 10 principles to ensure the safety of our children and to protect the ministry of our churches.

 

Five Signs It Is Time to Give Up with a Critic — Eric Geiger

Sometimes you just have to move on and ignore a critic. If you recognize these signs when dealing with the constant critic, it might be time to do just that.

 

16 Books Every Church Leader Should Read on Their Next Sabbatical — Katie Fridsma

Even if you don’t have a sabbatical, these could be read throughout the year or you could get through a few at a time during vacation. Regardless of when you read them, this is a solid list of books for church leaders to consider.

 

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