[dropcap]A[/dropcap] while ago I was asked to be a part of a local pastor’s ordination ceremony. As a new pastor myself, this was a first for me and I was excited to be a part of it. That Sunday morning, I took my place on the stage with several other pastors. As the ceremony started, …
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[dropcap]They[/dropcap] say, “all good things must come to an end.” Often, that is true when it comes to the relationship you have with your church family. Leaving is never easy but in some cases it is necessary. In a previous post, I suggested that there were some very terrible reasons for leaving a church. But, …
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] have been a pastor for almost 15 years. In that time I’ve seen my share of people leave our church. Sometimes they go nicely, and for good reason. Other times they leave in a hail storm of controversy and bitterness. Believe it or not, sometimes leaving a church is the right thing to do. …
This is a guest post by fellow Tribe Writer, Alicia T. Rust. Alicia is a writer and an educator and she writes to shine light on the day-to-day struggles of mental health battles. You can read her work at lifesodaily.com. Be sure to sign up for her email list for updates. [dropcap]Wedding day[/dropcap]…baptism…hospitalization…death in the family…emotional …
[dropcap]Every[/dropcap] ministry leader needs to be a good listener. Unfortunately, listening is a lost art. This is especially true in an era where opinion and individualism are valued over practically everything else. Everyone wants to be heard, but it seems that few want to listen. The challenge for ministry leaders and pastors is that …
[dropcap]When[/dropcap] communicating, there’s an indisputable truth that exists in this world. It’s the notion that less is more. But for whatever reason, Americans are stuck on the idea that more is more. This leads to all kinds of problems in life. Think about it, your doctor never said, “Well, Bill, I would be happier with …
Today’s Toolbox Tuesday brings me to one of my favorite ministry tools of all time: Slack. It’s a powerful too to help you communicate. The application allows you to create a private “intranet,” complete with discussion “channels.” Example: Let’s say that I need to share some information about an upcoming Sunday programming change. I can …
[dropcap]This[/dropcap] is going to sound unbelievable but I assure you it’s 100% true. When I was about 10 years old my family attended a little Baptist church in Detroit. It was a while ago but I’m guessing that there were about 100 members. Like any little church, the dreaded “summer slump” arrived every June, July, …
[dropcap]Lots[/dropcap] of big churches employ at least one person to produce quality, custom graphics for sermon series, events, flyers, and social media. But if you’re involved in ministry at a smaller level you may be frustrated by the mediocre graphics that often accompany your projects. In the small church world, one is often forced to …