Author: Administrador

Some people are surprised when, as CEO of a large company, I confess to being an introvert. Admittedly, it’s an odd combination. I’m required to be out front leading and speaking every week when, honestly, I’d rather be alone. Being an introvert doesn’t mean I don’t like people or that I’m quiet all the time. … Continue reading “7 Tips for Introverted Leaders”

By Kevin Smith Recently, I’ve been saddened to learn of the suicide of two pastors, within a week of one another. Of course, the news was shocking to their families, the churches they served, other Christians, and viewers of local newscasts. Suicide is the tragic end of someone that finds themself in a hopeless situation. … Continue reading “Between Discouragement and Despair: Three Ways to Overcome”

By Bob Smietana Most Americans no longer see anything wrong with smoking pot or shacking up. But having an affair or cheating on your taxes are still frowned upon. Those are among the findings of a CNN poll on the attitudes toward marijuana use and other behaviors that have been considered morally wrong. The poll of … Continue reading “Cheating on Your Spouse or Taxes Top Immoral Behaviors List”

By Ed Stetzer I know this may come as a shock, but I am an extrovert—a really extroverted extrovert. Both extroverts and introverts have tendencies that can become weakness. The best way to combat this is through intentionality. You have to be aware of who you are and whom you have on your team. I’ve found … Continue reading “3 Tips for Leading as an Extrovert”

By Ron Edmondson I confess. I am an introvert. I am also the pastor of a large church. For many people, this doesn’t add up. Big church pastors are supposed to be extroverts, with larger than life personalities in order to draw a crowd. Not me. This worried me when I first started as a … Continue reading “Secrets of an Introverted Leader”

Ministry is more than a job. It’s not less than a job, of course. It is what we do to make money to provide for ourselves and our families. That’s what a job is. But pastoral ministry is much more than a job because it can never be separated from the pastor’s personal life. Whatever … Continue reading “5 Warning Signs Your Relationship with God Is Strictly Professional”

By Ron Edmondson Chances are you have lots of introverts on your team, in your organization, at your church, or even in your family. If you’re an extrovert, here are some ways you can help introverts. 1. Give us advance warning. Don’t put us on the spot for an answer or opinion. Give us time to formulate a … Continue reading “7 Ways Extroverts Can Help Introverts”

By Erik Reed I could feel my heart racing. I was powerless over my footʼs unceasing need to tap the floor. The first words of the sermon were about to go soaring into the ears of the gathered congregation. My palms were sweaty and my heart was anxious for what was about to take place. … Continue reading “Identifying, Training, and Unleashing Lay Preachers in Your Church”

By Melody Maxwell Have you been in your church for so long that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to enter the building for the first time? Do you want to make guests feel welcome, but need help seeing your congregation through new eyes? I have moved twice in the past two years, both times to … Continue reading “7 Do’s and Don’ts of Welcoming Guests to Your Congregation”

By Greg Breazeale When Eustace Scrubbs fell into the dragon’s lair, he was quite puzzled. He had no knowledge of dragons because, as Lewis explained, “Eustace had read only the wrong books. They had a lot to say about exports and imports and governments and drains, but they were weak on dragons” (The Voyage of … Continue reading “5 Reasons Pastors Should Read Fiction”