Train Church Leaders Practicum
Applying Biblical Truth about Church Leadership to Actual Leading
Change can be a difficult process for churches but we have the power of God’s Word to guide us each step of the way. We can find specific Bible verses to help in the change process from start to finish. — Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Ps. 119:105) . . . Continue reading Bible Verses to Help in the Change Process
So many problems arise in setting budgets when leaders pursue their “pet projects” or personal agendas at the expense of other important ministry efforts. Sometimes people disagree on raises in pastoral or church staff salaries (either too high or not enough). Some will compare what’s been allocated to their ministry with a higher total given to another area and get upset. At a time when giving may be down and funds aren’t available for all areas, heated debates can ensue about what gets cut and what doesn’t. We don’t have to let these issues damage relationships or bring division if we remember we have a help for working on church budgets, or shall we say, a Helper — the Holy Spirit. . . . Continue reading Help for Working on Church Budgets
Spiritual gifts are special divine empowerments for doing ministry God’s way (1 Cor. 12:4-6; 1 Pet. 4:11). All aspects of ministry, no matter what it is, could greatly benefit from strategically placing appropriately gifted people into it. That even includes pulling on spiritual gifting in the assessment process. . . . Continue reading Pulling on Spiritual Gifting in the Assessment Process
We preach, proclaim, and spread the Gospel but, the Gospel is more than a message. Philippians 1:27 says, “conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Similar to citizens of a country obeying the laws of the land, so those saved by the power of the Gospel (Rom. 1:16), also live by the Gospel. It’s the foundation for living as Christ-followers right now, right where we are, as well as in our eternal home. Consequently, any vision and goals set for His Church must be grounded in and resultantly reflect the Gospel. . . . Continue reading Vision and Goals Grounded in the Gospel
Let’s be real. We have a lot to do as leaders. We’re pulled in multiple directions, facing constant interruptions, often feeling like we just don’t have enough time to do it all. The good news? The Spirit helps us manage time if we . . . Continue reading The Spirit Helps Us Manage Time
We’re not only saved by grace (Eph. 2:8-9) but we also walk by grace (Col. 2:6). That enables us to live victorious, godly lives (Titus 2:11-12) which then helps us relate with one another in wholesome ways (Eph. 4:25-32). We have power to function as a team because of grace. . . . Continue reading Power to Function as a Team Because of Grace
In a prior post we considered how the Gospel was God’s big strategic plan based on verses in the first chapter of Romans. If we broaden our scope, we find more lessons about strategic planning from the Gospel. . . . Continue reading More Lessons about Strategic Planning from the Gospel
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is God’s big strategic plan. Church leaders can glean some helpful tips by reflecting on all the strategic planning that went into the Gospel.
Elements of God’s Big Strategic Plan – The Gospel . . . Continue reading God’s Big Strategic Plan
If we’re going to expect Christ-like character and integrity in staff and that they align with the basics of life in Him, then we need to encourage them to grow in grace. — But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Pet. 3:18)
To understand the real significance of this verse . . . Continue reading Encourage Church Staff to Grow in Grace
To determine spiritual gifts for scheduling it will help to first clarify what’s involved in scheduling. Keep in mind that scheduling is not about recruiting people for ministry. When it come to scheduling, we are plugging in people who are already recruited into time slots for them to fulfill the already agreed upon ministry. In addition to scheduling people for ministry, it can also involve the scheduling of rooms and equipment.
Some of this work may be done by . . . Continue reading Spiritual Gifts for Scheduling