A couple of articles by Marty Duran about ‘Pastoral Leadership Capital’ which is a term for the trust that a pastor can build with a congregation that enables needed change to be implemented, or even mis-steps to be forgiven and moved on from. There are two parts here and here. Part one. In my opinion, …
Ron Edmondson lists seven characteristics of growing and effective leaders. The mission Jesus has given us demands leaders strive into all these areas. The list. Humility. Great leaders are willing to surrender “their” way when it’s not the best way. They realize and appreciate the strength of a team. Intentionality. Great leaders continue to learn. …
Thom Rainer attempts to describe how churches can become focussed on their activities to the detriment of mission and ministry. He has eight points. Activities became synonymous with ministry. Programs and ministries are added regularly, but few or none are ever deleted. Programs and ministries become sacred cows. The alignment question is not asked on …
Helpful article about church absenteeism by Murray Lean at Gospel Coalition Australia. It’s most pitched toward leaders, but the content is helpful for everyone concerned about personal and corporate spiritual growth and well-being. Among the accessible content is a list of the downsides that sporadic attendance cultivates: Loss of the “spurring-on effect” of regular interaction …
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