What should I do when I have been badly hurt? My mentor heard my diatribe in silence. Then the wise old sage gave me some advice I have carried with me ever since that day.
A Persistent Pilgrimage in the Right Direction
What Keeps a Person in a Long-Term, Lifetime Ministry?
Pressing Towards the Prize in 2024
To Sleep – Perchance to Dream
Ramping Up – Resting Up
Honour Your Pastor by Contributing to their Whole Health
Accountability in Leadership is Not an Option
Those Who Raise Us Up
20 Two-Person Outreaches You Can Do
5 Holiday Reads This Summer
Why Are You Trying To Grow Your Ministry By Yourself?
Why are you trying to grow your ministry by yourself? From the early days in Jesus’ example to the early church, you’ll read ministry stories in collaboration and partnership. Ministers joined forces and faith to see great things accomplished. Where one lacked, the other contributed and so on. Jesus himself chose to do ministry in teams; these disciples would have had input into Jesus’ life and ministry.
And then There was Summer
Only The Lonely
Yes, We Are Better Together
Where can small church pastors find mentoring and support in the ABNWT? Merril Radford, a pastor in our District says, “My ABNWT cohort was a key launching pad... This led to a Discovery process with mentoring by an effectiveness coach and other cohort opportunities where we encourage and inspire each other in ministry.”
The Shepherd’s Heart Can Be the Pastor’s Greatest Weakness
7 Things Every Organization Must Have
Is your church stuck? Do you find yourself in the tension of organizational structure and relational equity? Once you decide to focus on these seven things, you can begin to work and develop them as you go forward. The blend of organization and organism embedded in each of these areas will keep you growing in numbers while also growing in depth of relationship and commitment to Christ.
How To Manage Your Time
Do you manage your time well? Time management is a key component in effective leadership for pastors. Unfortunately, this is an area that many pastors struggle with. The nature of ministry is relational and entrepreneurial; these are often tensions that pull at one another. Is it possible to get things done and develop relationships with people? Here’s a look at how you can excel in managing your time.
Winning At Conflict
5 Things You Can Do To Lead Change Well
How well can you lead changes in your church or ministry? Organizational change is inevitable. Unfortunately, it’s not easy. The true test of any leader is their ability to lead change in an organization. Pastors must lead change. They must lead it well. Here are five things you can do to lead change well.