Let's continue today with some more thoughts about how to face challegnes coming your way ... 3. Don’t go it alone. Please don’t face your mountains alone. Yes, many times they are burdens are issues that you alone fully understand and have to deal with. But gather a few climbing companions. It’s amazing how our … Continue reading The Challenges of Ministry (Part 3)
The Challenges of Ministry (Part 2)
What do you do when facing challenges? Here are a few things that have helped me along the way ... 1. Believe that your challenges have the potential to make you strong. The very process of facing and dealing with life’s challenges is how we become strong people. You can’t develop ‘strength’ without pressure and … Continue reading The Challenges of Ministry (Part 2)
The Challenges of Ministry (Part 1)
This is my twenty-ninth year of active involvement in church leadership, both as a volunteer and as a staff member. People often ask me how I enjoy what I do – church ministry. I have a common answer – “I find ministry very fulfilling and I also find it very challenging.” On the fulfilling side … Continue reading The Challenges of Ministry (Part 1)
Qualities of A Great Assistant
Yesterday we talked briefly about the power of partnership. As a leader, one of the key partnerships that have helped me is that between myself and my Personal Assistant, Sue. We have worked together for over twelve years now. It's been a great relationship and Sue has helped me to be much more effective and … Continue reading Qualities of A Great Assistant