This is what happens when you put your pastor on the cleaning roster. You have been warned. From CNN’s belief blog. Bethlehem, Israel (CNN) – Clergy from two Christian sects came to blows in the Church of the Nativity on Wednesday morning, prompting police to storm the Bethlehem holy site. Several dozen Greek Orthodox and …
Continuing reflections to prepare for the new year ahead. Questioning is not the same as negativity. Questions are necessary for leaders to learn and grow. From Mark Altrogge at The Blazing Center, It’s Not Wrong To Question Your Leaders. The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived …
Thoughts this time of year wander into next year. Here are ten very practical tips from Thom Rainer about how to be a healthier and more effective leader. 1. Avoid spiritual slippage. Many effective leaders are incredibly focused on their work, so much so that they neglect their spiritual disciplines. Leaders under pressure must depend …
Okay, so the name of this blog is mgpcpastor. This is because it’s the simplest description of what I do, not a reference to a title. I don’t address my friends by putting their work description before their name. Try it. ‘Butcher John’ or ‘Baker Mary’ or ‘Candlestick Maker Fred’. You get the idea. So …
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