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Getty photo By Joy Allmond Thankfully, most church leaders have had access to solid training, teaching, and mentoring. But unfortunately, most have also received some harmful pointers when it comes to ministry. Facts & Trends recently took to social media and asked, “What’s the worst piece of ministry advice you’ve ever received?” Here’s what people … Continue reading “17 Terrible Pieces of Ministry Advice”

Simon Wilkes photo – Unsplash By Kiara Holmes If you’re anything like me, you’ve experienced pressure before spending time with God or coming into His presence in any manner. My heart can murmur thoughts like: Okay, how long should I be here? I hope I do this right. Am I going to get anything out … Continue reading “Leader, How Are You Being Led?”

Felipe Furtado photo – Unsplash By Greg Gibbs It’s difficult to find a word that captures the dynamics of the year 2020. When it comes to the churches in America, so many things are being questioned and reconsidered. It’s an exciting time for many who’ve been longing for a recalibration of the church. It has … Continue reading “3 Criteria for Continuing Pre-COVID Ministry Plans”

Sasha Freemind photo – Unsplash By Susan Clabaugh Recently I ventured out of my comfort zone to try and join a group at my church. As Christians, we need community. Trauma survivors, who have tendencies toward loneliness, have an added layer of that need. It was a hard step because people who haven’t endured any … Continue reading “3 Things the Church Should Understand About Trauma Survivors”

Joshua Earle photo – Unsplash By Luke Holmes In the countryside of Idaho sits the J.R. Simplot Company farm. It’s a corporate feedlot that employs more than 100 people who care for more than 150,000 cattle. Everything about this farm from the size of the pens to the volume of the feed trucks is massive. … Continue reading “When You’re Discontent With Your Ministry Assignment”

Pixabay photo – Pexels By Chris Surratt The thought of launching anything right now may seem daunting, but we shouldn’t let a pandemic stop discipleship. We may not be able to all gather in person this fall, but we can still meet and study the Bible. Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday School, and I … Continue reading “5 Questions to Ask Before Relaunching Groups”

Akil Mazumder photo – Pexels By J.D. Greear We are poised today for a gospel expansion as great as anything ever experienced in Christian history. In the final episode of The Office, character Andy Bernard says something I’ve always thought profound. As the characters begin to realize their nine years together in the office are … Continue reading “Recapturing the One Factor That Made the Early Church Unstoppable”

Aaron Burden photo – Unsplash By Rob Hurtgen Pastor, your leadership capacity is being stretched beyond imagination. Shepherding your church through the current pandemic and rebuilding when our communities return to a more typical and recognized pattern of life is going to require more of you than anyone realizes. Scattered flocks will need to be … Continue reading “3 Keys to Pastoral Self Care During a Crisis”

By Joy Allmond We recently asked our audience, “What’s the worst piece of ministry advice you’ve ever received?” This week we wanted to explore the flip side of the coin. So we asked you on social media, “What’s the best piece of ministry advice you’ve been given?” Below are some of the responses. Do you … Continue reading “22 Transformative Pieces of Ministry Wisdom”

Arthur Miranda photo – Unsplash By Skylar Spradlin Preaching is hard work. It’s filled with a complex array of details, plans, thoughts, and purposes. Good preaching deserves hours of preparation, constant reflection, and regular refinement. But in all the work of sermon prep and delivery, a crucial element can be lost or neglected. Pastors sometimes … Continue reading “5 Strategies for Training People to Listen to Sermons”