Lesson: Let the need drive the direction. Occasion: Saturday Briefing for Ministers Date: October 24, 2020 ___________________________________ The preacher runs the risk of two extremes. First extreme: Life turns into a series of Sundays. Example: It’s like your daily commute – after awhile you stop seeing the beauty and all you’re doing is trying to … Continue reading
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Saturday Briefing for Ministers and those who call them “Pastor”
In this video, I share a vital lesson I learned in an embarrassing way and give you three take aways. Three take aways: Everyone is your superior in some way, therefore, be humble enough to learn from anyone. You will be judged by God. You can let Him judge you now and learn from it, … Continue reading
NCR Pastor’s Briefing for August 15, 2020
Greetings! On my heart this week has been balancing being reckless vs. being fearless. In the new norm we are currently in, I am afraid that many are living to not die, instead of living to live fully and then die. As leaders, we can fall for the same trap. “Playing defense” is a part … Continue reading
Who is bothering you?
There are two reasons people stop bothering you… They sense you don’t care or… They sense you are incompetent and not worth bothering. Remember, you exist to be bothered and when you stopped being bothered by people the question you should ask is, why am I here? The ONE THING for today: People are sometimes … Continue reading
One is the loneliest number you’ll ever do
While they hardly qualify as Sunday School teachers, the early ‘70’s rock band, Three Dog Night, had it right when they sang, “One is the loneliest number you’ll ever do.” I suppose “Lone Rangers” are needed. We call them adventurers, explorers, inventors, and such. But don’t confuse them with leaders. Leaders don’t live alone, work … Continue reading
Don’t Make That Decision!
Are you to busying making decisions? One of the worse uses of your time is in making decisions. Decision-making is stressful, gobbles up a lot of time and energy, and takes you away from capitalizing on the few really good decisions you’ve made. Here’s a few things to think about: If you find yourself making … Continue reading
Beware of the Black Sunday Syndrome
You’ve heard of “Black Friday,” that’s the day after Thanksgiving and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It got its name because that was the day that many retail stores hope to go in the black (be profitable). In other words, they operate all year long up to that day losing … Continue reading
You need these three “ility”s if you want to be taken seriously
If you hope to make a positive difference here’s three “ility”s that you will need. People will take you seriously when you demonstrate: Likability (People Skills. Hint: People like people who they feel truly cares about them.) Credibility (You’ve demonstrated you can do what you talking about) Ability (You’ve continued to grow and refine your … Continue reading
The unfairness of it all
If you are a minister or minister’s spouse you will always be called upon to bear a disproportionate share of the responsibility. I know…it’s not fair, but it is what it is. Whether the issue is giving, attending, volunteering, or a dozen other things, if it is to be it will be disproportionately up to … Continue reading
Bridge-Building: The Secret to Great Communication & Leadership
“Bridges don’t matter until you need them but then it’s too late to start building them.” Ministry is built on relationships. Axiom: The axiom that states, “It’s not what you know; it is who is know,” is mostly true. For example: As a pastor, you can know the Bible like the back of your hand, … Continue reading
