ImaginationStage– This is the fun stage where you get to think outside the box and dream about possibilities. Typically you’re focused on solving a problem that is close to your heart and praying through ways God wants to use you to make a difference. Preparation Stage – This is the hard work of putting together… Continue reading Six Stages of a Vision
Category: Ministry Development
Articles and video blogs on leadership, preaching and ministry. “The same commit thou to faithful men…”
Moving Toward a Fulltime Ministry
Nehemiah 13:3 – 14 “Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude. 4 And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: 5 And he had prepared for him a… Continue reading Moving Toward a Fulltime Ministry
Seth Godin: Questions for Leaders
Do you let the facts get in the way of a good story? (Jay’s note for preacher-leaders: Do you let a good story get in the way of the facts?) What do you do with people who disagree with you… do you call them names in order to shut them down? Are you open to… Continue reading Seth Godin: Questions for Leaders
Seven Gut-checks for Church Staff Members
#1 – Would I attend this church if I were not on staff? If the answer is “no” then you should resign…immediately. God hasn’t called people in the ministry to work with a half hearted effort…and if you don’t believe in the vision/mission of your church enough to say that you would be there if… Continue reading Seven Gut-checks for Church Staff Members
How To Say No
Leaders often find themselves stretched and overcommitted due to a desire to see progress. When asked to do, help, or perform, the passionate leader feels obligated to always say, “Yes”. However, there are times when the correct answer is, “No”… Sometimes, it’s just a bad idea. Sometimes it’s a good cause, but committing oneself would… Continue reading How To Say No
6 Keys to Being “Super-Competent”
You have to decide to be good at what you do. Once you have made the decision to do so, Super-Competent by productivity expert Laura Stack, provides the method. Laura has identified six key attitudes or mindsets of people she says are ‘super competent’. that make up the Super Competent person: Key 1: Activity. They… Continue reading 6 Keys to Being “Super-Competent”
Andy Stanley on Courageous Pastoring
Speaking from my limited view, I feel like so much of the problem with pastors is they are just scared to death. They’re scared of their people, they’re scared of deacons, they’re scared, they’re scared, they’re scared. You know, if you’re scared of someone you can’t lead them; you can hardly even influence them. Here’s… Continue reading Andy Stanley on Courageous Pastoring
Church Staff Expectations
Mark Batterson gives his list of staff expectations recently at his Evotional Blog. 1) I expect loyalty. I’ve got your back and you’ve got my back. 2) I expect you to be growing spiritually. This is my primary concern. It is so easy for those of us in full-time ministry to seek God for others… Continue reading Church Staff Expectations
How is Your Bible?
Professor Grant Horner was flown to 3-day interview/grilling process at Master’s College. At the end of the interview he was ushered in to Dr. MacArthur’s private study, where he was asked one question: “Can I see your Bible?” Horner thought he would be horrified, because it looked like it had been through a typhoon —… Continue reading How is Your Bible?
Traditional Ministry vs. Passion-based Ministry
Traditional ministry is action based. It follows the following progression: Action (starts with deciding what you want to do) Program (developing a program to accomplish the same) Mission (adapting that to your mission) Vision (basing your vision on your program’s potential) Formation (praying for God to bless what you have done) Passion-based ministry is God… Continue reading Traditional Ministry vs. Passion-based Ministry