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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
By Charles Stone on Apr 15, 2021
Somebody once said there are two things in life we can’t avoid, taxes and death. I’d like to add a third, discouragement. Church leader or not, you will face it. It’s an inevitable part of life. Here’s how I’ve learned to defeat discouragement.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6
Tags: Discouragement, rest in god, Rest, Encouraged
By Ron Edmondson on Oct 26, 2023
There are some characteristics which set a great leader apart from mediocre leaders. Do you know what they are?
Tags: Humility, leadership, Integrity, pastoral leadership, Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Joe Mckeever on Jan 18, 2021
You ask the question and–this is critical–you remain standing. You are not just expressing a point of view, you are asking for answers. And you are doing so in such a sweet manner, no one can accuse you of trying to stir up anything.
Scripture: Romans 9:1-20
Tags: responsibility, Preaching, hurting people, servant leadership
By SermonCentral on Nov 24, 2018
Follow the example of these leaders. You'll find joy in the midst of the hard work and long hours of pastoral ministry.
Tags: Leader, Joy, Preaching, preach
By Lance Witt on Apr 24, 2024
What qualities make a leader great? Hebrews describes the most important quality: heart. But what does it mean to have the heart of a pastor?
Scripture: Hebrews 5:1, Exodus 28:29-30, Jeremiah 3:15
Tags: Heart, Pastors, Church leaders
By Lance Witt on Jan 4, 2022
Jesus did not come to cajole or manipulate people. He did not come to debate or lead by forceful personality. He never tried to gather a crowd or build an organization. He never marketed himself or developed his “brand”. Instead, he exemplified this quality that we all need.
Scripture: Matthew 12:19-20, Hebrews 5:2
Tags: Church leaders, Jesus' leadership
By Lance Witt on Sep 28, 2023
Whether you are leading a team or you are a member of a team, you must keep your eye on the bullseye of health and productivity.
Tags: Teamwork, team building, pastoral leadership, servant leadership
By Gavin Ortlund on Apr 29, 2022
Leadership is hard. I rank it up there with pain, parenting, and preaching as one of those things in life that we never fully master, but only hope to keep learning over a lifetime.
Scripture: John 13:15-16, John 16:12
Tags: Teamwork, Leadership General, servant leadership, Jesus' leadership
By Karl Vaters on Oct 20, 2023
Following a long-term, successful pastorate is one of the hardest callings in ministry. Every pastor should do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for the next pastor and the church to do great ministry after we leave.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12
Tags: leadership, servant leadership, Pastoral Transition, Decentralize, Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Brad Lomenick on Apr 15, 2020
52 insightful quotes from Brad Lomenick that pertain to the preaching and pastoral audience.
Tags: Young, Church, leadership, pastor, Pastors, Leadership General (view more) (view less)
By Bob Hamp on Apr 5, 2023
Spiritual leaders influence more than they direct, and they inspire more than they instruct.
Tags: Power, leadership, Counselor, Leadership General, Leadership (view more) (view less)
By Brad Lomenick on Dec 25, 2020
"Do you spend time each week, perhaps each day, intentionally tuning yourself to God?"
Tags: Preaching, Face, Seek, Time, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Charles Stone on May 25, 2023
How would you rank your clarity in your ministry? Here are nine benefits of being clear as you lead your church.
Tags: leadership, Preaching, Clarity, Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)
By Carey Nieuwhof on Jun 24, 2020
Here are 7 things bad leaders say. I only know this, because, over the years, I’ve caught myself thinking or even saying some of these things.
Tags: Independence, gratitude, self awareness, Leadership General, Bad leadership (view more) (view less)
By Ron Edmondson on Jan 29, 2022
Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart.
Tags: leadership, Integrity, Innovation, pastoral leadership, Leadership (view more) (view less)