Three Buckets? Since the time I began the Intentional Blog course by Jeff Goins, I have been looking for a simple and sustainable way to work within the “3-Bucket System.” The 3-Bucket System is a simple but brilliant way to channel blog ideas into blog posts. Here’s how it works: You take all of your […]
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Note: this is a non-paid endorsement. I love this planner and I think you might like it too. That’s why I’m writing about it. I’ve just discovered the Full Focus Planner and I love it. Designed by Michael Hyatt, the Full Focus Planner is a great tool to help you stay focused and productive while
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[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
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You’ve probably seen some of the mega-churches broadcasting their worship services and wished you could do the same. For years, I wondered if we would ever be able to afford the technology ourselves. As a church of 200 or so, it didn’t seem possible until we stumbled onto Mevo, an out of the box option
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[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
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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
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[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
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[dropcap]You[/dropcap] can save at least an hour or more per week by scheduling your appointments through Calendly.com. So, here’s a scenario that used to drive me crazy. Someone emails or texts me saying, “Hey, can we get together this week to talk?” I say: Sure, when? They say: I can do Monday in the morning.
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