Michael Hyatt has an excellent BLOG packed full of practical advice. Here is part of his recent post on what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed with your workload, which I'm sure we all experience from time totime. MICHAEL: Here are six things you can do to cope. Trust me, I am preaching to myself! … Continue reading When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Workload
Kids in Church
For a bit of a laugh ... 3-year-old Reese: "Our Father, Who does art in heaven. Harold is His name. Amen.' A little boy was overheard praying: "Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am." After the christening of his baby brother in … Continue reading Kids in Church
2011 Leadership Book Awards
They say that "leaders are readers" and "readers are leaders." Without doubt, each of us can only give out what we have inside. We fill our inner world through prayer and reflection on God's Word, through meditation and grappling with our own thoughts, but we are especially aided by engaging with others. Books are a … Continue reading 2011 Leadership Book Awards
WORD and SPIRIT
A few thoughts from my prayer journal this morning ... WORD and SPIRIT, Mark. These are your two legs for walking on. EVERY DAY, soak in My WORD and My SPIRIT. Allow them BOTH to saturate your soul - your mind, will, and emotions. In doing so, you will become STRONG in Spirit. Your inner world will develop a … Continue reading WORD and SPIRIT
10 Trends in Multi-Site Church Ministry
Jim Tomberlin is an expert on what multisite churches are talking about these days. Recently he noted 10 trends in multi-site in the USA. The multisite model continues to grow in its acceptance as a legitimate and effective vehicle for outreach, volunteer mobilization, leadership development and regional impact with more than 3,000 expressions of multisite … Continue reading 10 Trends in Multi-Site Church Ministry
Reflections on Jesus’ Model Prayer
Jesus taught his disciples to pray using this simple but powerful model prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need And forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin … Continue reading Reflections on Jesus’ Model Prayer
Mega-Church Downsizes – Cuts Non-Essential Members
[Below is a news release from Lark News. It's exactly that, a lark - "to engage in spirited fun or merry pranks." Enjoy it. It may also be thought-provoking] WINSTON-SALEM — Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the … Continue reading Mega-Church Downsizes – Cuts Non-Essential Members
God’s Blessings – the Beatitudes
The Gospel of Matthew records five main teaching discourses from Jesus. Matthew 5-7 is Jesus' call to righteousness, which is about doing the will of God. Jesus is teaching his disciples and the multitudes from the mountain. Jesus begins with what is commonly called The Beatitudes which are the blessings of God (Matt.5:1-12). The Latin word for … Continue reading God’s Blessings – the Beatitudes
Barna Group: Top Trends of 2011
The Barna Group recently released a list of trends it has observed during 2011 from its research in the USA. Although Australia is very different ftom America, there are similarities, and the profound influence of America on the world continues. Here is the first trend ... 1. The Changing Role of Christianity in America. This … Continue reading Barna Group: Top Trends of 2011
Faith for the New Year
Today begins a new year - a new season and a new part of our journey. It's not time to press 'Rewind' then 'Repeat.' It's time to move forward - into new things. Uncharted territory. New horizons. New experiences. We haven't been this way before ... so we must stay in step with the Spirit. … Continue reading Faith for the New Year