Following are some more great articles I recently read and recommend to help your church succeed in fulfilling it’s mission. Enjoy.
5 Characteristics of a Strong Mind by Michael Hyatt
No matter the circumstances around us, we will need to rely upon the mental toughness we normally look for in our heroes, not in ourselves.We admire heroes like Robin Hood and James Bond because they embody the characteristics that we’ve valued throughout the ages. Heroes let us feel what it’s like to have the mental toughness to break out of our boring little existence and enter into a much bigger world—one that is full of possibility. Read More.
The Difference Between Floating and Falling by Scott McClellan
Reichelt was a tailor who lived in Paris in the early 20th century and was determined to design a wearable parachute. Pay careful attention to this excerpt: “After conducting several failed experiments with dummies at low altitudes, Reichelt, who was convinced his design was perfect, decided to try the suit from a higher elevation and wear it himself.” Read More.
Gather Stories as if Lives are in the Balance by Mark Howell
Yesterday we talked about the 7 numbers that matter most in small group ministry. As important as quantitative measurement is, today we need to talk about gathering stories, the qualitative aspect of small group ministry. Why? Let’s just say that while your ministry intelligence depends on the numbers we gathered yesterday, lives actually hang in the balance and depend on the stories you gather. Read More.
Why Women Don’t Like Women’s Ministry by Bianca Juarez Olthoff
Have you ever stood knee-deep in a bad situation, yet believed good could prevail? Have you ever seen a company losing customers, yet saw the intrinsic value that the company possessed in the community? Have you ever seen an ugly duckling that you believed would morph into a swan? I have. Read More.