If sight dictates your hope, the enemy will ensure you see something that steals your faith. – Stephen Chandler, Lead Pastor at Destiny Church Satan knows what buttons to push to make us sin or to be tempted. Live by faith and not by site. The enemy’s goal is to destroy you and if he
Don’t just go back to what’s familiar. Don’t just go back to what’s comfortable. Don’t just go back to what’s practical. Don’t just go back to what’s expected. – Southeast Christian Church Are you desiring God or the things of God? God didn’t say that he would just be there for us in the good
I heard it from another pastor today: “I’m just tired.” Shepherding a congregation can be wearisome in general, but it’s all magnified and multiplied in these COVID days. Everything seems to be changing, and nothing seems to be easy. If you’re a weary pastor or church leader today, here are some ways to find renewal:
Let’s all be honest, being in ministry these days has been exhausting. Not only are you preparing to teach and lead in front of a live audience but you also have to figure out what a live stream, that’s pre-recorded, looks like. For a worship pastor, you have to organize, sometimes, two groups of people to lead
Looking for a church? Ask God for a place to serve, not sit, a place to be courageous, not comfortable, a place for others, not you. Don’t shop for a church; it’s not a commodity. Pray for God to bring you into a radically loving community. – Michael Mack, Editor of Christian Standard Looking for
Have you ever stood knee-deep in a bad situation, yet believed good could prevail? Have you ever seen a company losing customers, yet saw the intrinsic value that the company possessed in the community? Have you ever seen an ugly duckling that you believed would morph into a swan? I have. Maybe it’s my optimistic
As a generation known for lack of long-term commitments, Millennials are poor poster children for proven work and leadership. However, the tide is turning in churches and culture, with more young adults stepping into the forefront of businesses, arts, ministries, and more. Those of us identified as Millennials, between the ages of 20 and 35,
Your greeting team is one of the most influential parts of church growth. These are the first people that your guests will get to interact with. Some guests will even base their overall experience off the first impression of your church. Growing up in the church, the greeting team or guest experience team was never
I remember when I first started leading worship… I thought that if I worshiped hard enough, and expressive enough, people would follow my lead. I took “leading worship” literally. I would copy what the original singer of the worship song did, add libs and all, and think, if I just lead the way they do,
I watched a favorite movie of mine the other day: Hoosiers. It’s getting a little dated but I still get “all the feels” whenever I view it. Hoosiers is such a compelling story. Having 4 boys at home who are just starting to get into sports, I thought it would be fitting for them to
