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Better Communication Skills
As a pastor, I preach and teach the Bible regularly, but I don’t always feel that I am connecting with the people. I observe other ministers who really seem to communicate and connect effectively with their audience. Can some experienced pastors share some thoughts with me about how to be a better communicator and how to really connect with my people? I know to “preach the Word” and to “be anointed,” but I guess I’m looking for other insights—maybe even natural things—on becoming a better public speaker. Read the responses.
Shallow Faith - Myths About Spiritual Maturity
by Rev. Tony Cooke
I often hear spiritual leaders express concern about the lack of depth in peoples’ faith. Shallow Christianity is marked by the five C’s.
- It is CASUAL, not committed.
- It is based on CONVENIENCE, not on covenant.
- It knows COMFORT, but not the cross.
Keeping Your Peace
by Pastor John Carter
Perhaps one of the most difficult things to maintain in ministry is the very thing that is absolutely essential to our personal success and longevity. Without this crucial element operating internally we will be continually subject to anxiety, bombarded with indecision, and riddled with self-doubt. Without its visible and tangible manifestation externally, the leader’s message and ministry to others will be undermined. This vital characteristic of Christian leadership is the peace of God. Read the article and discover “The 3 B’s” that will enable you to keep your peace.
Expand Your Influence and Drive Traffic
to Your Site
by Cullen Swanson
Our web-designer shares valuable insights as to how churches and ministries can increase the effectiveness and productivity of their website, and make better use of today’s technologies. Cullen says, “Technology isn’t something that we should resist, but embrace it by using God’s creativity in us as believers to reach people faster and more effectively.” Read the article.
God is Good, but is He Nice?
by Rev. Walker Schurz
I recently heard a minister on a CD recount a conversation that she had with a friend. Her friend mentioned an elderly man that reminded her of Jesus because he was “so nice.” The minister replied that in reading the gospels, “nice” was not a word she associated with Jesus. I thought I would turn off the CD as my internal heresy meter was beeping wildly – surely God is nice. I then accepted her challenge to read the gospels, looking for the conversations Jesus had with people. I then identified each conversation as “nice” or “not-so-nice.” Read the article.
The Joy of Preaching My Father's Funeral
by Pastor Doug Foutty
In November of 2006, my dad became increasingly sick. Things got much worse over the next few months with dad’s health. Dad was 78, a Christian, and had been given a limited amount of time to live. He began to get his affairs in order. That is when one of many, many things hit me. Did I want to preach his funeral? Could I preach his funeral, even if I wanted to do it? Read the article.
Only One Life
by C.T. Studd
Two little lines I heard one day,
Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart,
And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past,
Only what's done for Christ will last.
Read the poem.
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ACTION
“You can either take action or you can hang back and hope for a miracle. Miracles are great, but they are so unpredictable.”
- Peter Drucker
FOCUS
“Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God”.
- Jim Elliott
SERVANTHOOD
“Timothy’s great value was that he was always willing to go anywhere; and in his hands a message was as safe as if Paul had delivered it himself. Others might be consumed with selfish ambition; but Timothy’s one desire was to serve Paul and Jesus Christ. He is the patron saint of all those who are quite content with the second place, so long as they can serve.”
- William Barclay
TEAMWORK
"You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things."
- Mother Teresa
REST
“He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.”
- Benjamin Franklin
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