Following are some more great articles I recently read and recommend to help your church succeed in fulfilling it’s mission. Enjoy.
Pastor Wayne Cordeiro on Family interview by his son, Aaron Cordeiro
In this 8 minute video interview (by his son), Pastor Wayne Cordeiro shares key principles with pastors about how ministry and family fit together. Watch Now.
5 Things You Should Know About Communicating With Millenials by Maurilio Amorim
They are the most educated and studied generation on earth. Parents, teachers, marketers and communicators want to figure out how to successfully reach millennials. As a parent as well as employer of Gen Yers, I’m always glad to find new, helpful research. Recently, I read in Advertising Age an excellent article by Thomas Pardee on marketing to millennials that I want to share with you. After all, if you’re reading this, your life is and will be impacted by Generation Y. Read More…
How To Create The Kind Of Team Unity That Drives Results by Michael Hyatt
Unity is the state of many acting as one. It is an attribute of highly effective teams, whether in marriage, business, church, or government. Without it, progress stops. That’s why creating it—and preserving it—is so important. It is one of the most fundamental functions of leadership. But too often leaders are unclear in their understanding of unity. Read More…
What Did You Do Wrong? by Perry Noble
That is the question I most often get from church planters and other pastors when we are having lunch conversations in regards to beginning NewSpring Church. My answer is usually something like, “wow, we don’t have time in this lunch to cover everything;” however, I can hit some of the main things in this post today. Read More…
Senior Leadership Teams: Are you avoiding these mistakes with your team? by Tony Morgan
Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with over 50 churches. There are many, many healthy situations when it comes to senior leadership teams. Healthy leaders are, of course, in the best position to lead healthy churches. Along the way, though, I’ve identified some traps that can create challenges for both leaders and the ministries they lead. Read More…
How To Create A Life-Changing Presentation by John Richardson
The side lights dim in the auditorium and the speaker walks on stage. As they are introduced you notice something different about them. The way they are dressed commands your attention. They start to speak and you are quickly drawn into a powerful story. There is drama, tension, and intrigue. Soon you are tracking with them. You can relate to their struggles and you marvel at their tenacity. Soon they share how they overcame obstacles and found a way to prosper. And then they do something amazing. They offer to share their secret with you. You want to know more. You’ve been where they are, you’ve fought the battle, but you haven’t found a solution. As the speaker goes on, they mention they have a book and a step by step course of action you can take to change your own life. In your mind, you know one thing. You’re not leaving until you have the answer. You pick up the book, follow the instructions, and your life changes. Read More…