The interim season between pastors is a critical time for church leadership, impacting the church's spiritual, organizational, and financial health. Leaders must navigate this period with intentionality, addressing emotional dynamics and ensuring mission continuity. It presents an opportunity for growth, honest assessment, and preparation for the new pastor while maintaining trust in God's presence.
In a church, embracing healthy change is vital for growth. Leaders should connect change to the church's mission and communicate the reasons behind it. Aligning with God's vision is key, and embracing change impacts those in need of Christ. Chad, a speaker and coach, offers his services to support these endeavors.
Effective leadership in guiding change within local churches requires a deep understanding of biblical principles, a clear vision, and practical strategies. Change can encounter resistance due to spiritual connections, but biblical examples and practical strategies like prioritizing, engaging the congregation, and celebrating wins can help navigate change successfully while maintaining core values and mission.
It’s hard to believe I resigned from my ministry position over a month ago! It seems like it has been only a few days, yet…
Today's post will be short and sweet. The verse that I am sharing comes from my daily reading in the Book of Proverbs. It speaks…
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With so many in this world that are struggling with happiness, there is one constant source that anyone can depend upon for joy. Yet with…
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Believers have an incredible deep rooted bond that isn’t found anywhere else in the world. It is intertwined in an unmovable and unchangable foundtaion that…
Helping students to develop the skill of preparing and delivering sermons. While I am not the best at homiletics,
it was challenging for those of us who do preach and for those beginning. It was fun to talk about the skill development and preparation needed to preach the gospel.
It is comforting to know that God is always present and available to us. Regardless of the season, blessing, or trials, God is there. At times He may feel like he is far away but He is ever-present and promised that he would never leave or forsake us.
From the very beginning, God created us with the need for a relationship with him and relationships with others. In fact, God said of Adam that it was not good for him to be alone and created Eve to fill that need in Adam’s life. Similarly, we need relationships with one another in order for us to be a healthy church and to fulfill the purposes God established in Acts 2.
A healthy church has been designed by God to be committed to Him, His church, and His mission to spread the Gospel. In spite of the hardships, culture, and political atmosphere, the church in Acts thrived on this purpose. Today's church must recognize that in order to be healthy, we must commit ourselves to thriving in community together!
God alone is and always will be the ruler of all of the known world. He alone deserves our honor, commitment, and service. When we chose to serve him, we allow Him to be Lord of all that we are.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)…
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Philippians 3:8 (ESV) — 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake…
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There is a great blessing that comes with giving your will to God and that there is nothing that will hinder his grace and mercy in your life. To know that He is actively involved in the growth of your spiritual life, molding you for the purpose of which designed.
No doubt there are a great many people who love the church that they attend. The people, pastor, location, services, style, and programs are often the determining factor for their love. It is understandable that people want to find a church that is a fit for personal needs.
I want to share a quick story and some reminders for those who may be struggling with life issues. This story is a reminder that is foundational for believers that trust in God with their lives. For those who are not believers, it becomes far more challenging to face the challenges of life.
It brought back to remembrance part of the scripture that I had spoken from earlier in the day. Paul taught the Philippians about how to have joy during the troubles and difficulties of life.
Jesus called us to be witnesses and gave us a message to deliver to the world around us faithfully. What is our primary message as believers? What is our responsibility for witnessing what God has done in our own lives?
Taking a moment to stop and consider all that God is, it’s hard not to praise him! We can praise him for his goodness, his…