Notable Voices: October 24, 2015

Four Powerful Outcomes of Sharing Your Pain with the Church — Erik Reed

Pastors are often hesitant to publicly share the difficulties or struggles they may be enduring. Erik explains the blessings that can come through sharing your hurts more openly.

 

The Most Common Ministry Priority Neglected by Pastors  — Brian Croft

Since Brian’s subject of this post is not only a ministry priority but a personal spiritual discipline, I’d assert that it’s not only neglected by pastors but by many others as well.

 

Four Warning Signs You’re Approaching Burnout — Eric Geiger

Leaders are often so focused on the task at hand, they miss the obvious signs of burnout in their lives. Eric shares four quick topics to personally assess whether a leader might be headed toward burning out.

 

75 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb — Jeff Haden

Many of these are well known and I rarely see or hear them used incorrectly. Others are used incorrectly in some of the most egregious ways. Please give this a quick scan. I would guess we all use one (or many) of these words incorrectly.

 

Five Ways for a Church Member to Leave a Church Well — Carey Nieuwhof

Sometimes church members leave. Often, they leave angry, upset, or hurt. Sometimes they fade away from attending church altogether. Obviously, none of these ways are an example of leaving well. If a church member must leave, Carey provides five tips for leaving well.

 

Five Most Effective Outreach Approaches — Church Answers Live

On this week’s episode of Church Answers Live, I discussed five highly effective outreach methods for churches. Don’t forget to join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM Eastern for Church Answers Live.

 

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