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Archive for the Leadership Category


Fall In Love With the "What", Not the "How"

Been talking this week how the Bible gives us the “What” we must do, but not the “How.” You can catch up Here…and  Here. We can never fall in love with “How” we do things! The moment we fall in love with the “How” we become a Pharisee. I know that sounds a little harsh, […]

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4 Ways to Ruin Your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great holiday. I find that this holiday provides a great time to refresh and recharge for the final push of the year.  I must admit that I have not always maximized this time.  Below I have tips to help you not MESS UP Thanksgiving. 1. Work more than you rest. It is […]

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Courage For the Small Church Pastor

Here’s the truth – at least as I’m living it right now.  We had 58 people in church last Sunday and we were thrilled!  We had a great worship experience.  God’s Spirit was present in a mighty way.  We announced plans  to give Thanksgiving meals to the hungry.  We reminded everyone about the potluck dinner […]

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What I Learned About Marketing In My Seminary Preaching Class!

by Dr. Bill Nieporte The distinguished professor of preaching stood before the class of young “preacher-boys” (and a few “preacher-girls”) and began his lecture. Two decades earlier he’d preached weekly to over 3000 people in his west Texas church. When he “taught” potential preachers how to preach, he spoke as a person of authority. He’d […]

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Live a Life of Thanksgiving

This morning I tweeted: Good morning! Instead of 1 day of Thanksgiving, how about living a life of thanksgiving? That’s because I believe as Marcus Tullius Cicero has been quoted as saying: A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. An unthankful person complains. A thankful […]

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Leadership Network: The Characteristics of Modern, Large Churches

The Leadership Network has just released its findings from a survey of some of America’s largest churches. They’ve spelled out some of the common strengths and characteristics of them. Some are surprising, some are not… These churches are wired. Multisite interest has grown dramatically. Growth is steady. The leader at the helm makes all the […]

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Quick Study: Be Thankful in Tough Times

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NLT) When the Apostle Paul says, “Always be full of joy in the Lord,” he doesn’t say to only be joyful in good times. Even when times are tough, the Bible teaches we can be joyful if we follow this simple […]

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Lesson on Leadership

John Upton is President of the Baptist World Alliance and Executive Director of the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.

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Rooftop Crisis

The church (especially in the west) is experiencing a major crisis.  This might me the end.  Or it could be an occassion for an awakening – an opportunity unlike anything the Christianity has seen in 1000 years.  Or it might mean both, really.  It really depend on how we respond.  How will you respond? Click this […]

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Have You Ever Been Tired?

Do you remember the movie, El Cid?  Charlton Heston, in the title role, led a Spanish army in a series of battles against the invading Moors.  Just before the climatic “mother of all battles”, he was mortally wounded.   He was so badly hurt that he would be unable to lead his troops into battle.  Knowing […]

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