Leadership in Youth Ministry
Part of the job of a Youth leader is to train up the church leaders of tomorrow. It's exciting....
Leadership in youth ministry, part II
Yesterday we talked about several good youth ministry leadership resources. Here are three more...
Who will mentor the mentors?
The latest Online Pulpit essay is up, and asks an unusual question: if you're in a leadership...
Charles Spurgeon's sense of humor
Even if you aren't a student of church history, you may have heard of the preacher and author...
How to choose worship songs for a church service
Have you ever wondered what kind of thought and planning goes into choosing the songs you sing...
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None of the Above - #6543
I've been on some flights where I wish I could have picked the captain in the cockpit. I've never been able to pick the pilot for my flight, but I got to pick the pilot for my life, and it's Captain Jesus. He's the one Pilot who can bring you in safely...no matter what happens.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/none-of-the-abov...
The Leadership Lifestyle - #6524
God has called you to some measure of leadership and the responsible lifestyle that goes with that. I think that's an awfully powerful incentive to be all you were meant to be in Christ. It's a good thing; a good reason to live up to what Jesus wants all of His kids to live up to. But He has put trust in your hands. He's put His reputation in your hands. He has made His Kingdom vulnerable to you.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-leadership-lifestyle-6524
The Great Cheerleader Shortage - #6412
The church is experiencing right now a major cheerleader shortage. And you could be a part of the Aaron and Hur brigade that's part of the answer. Maybe not a player, but you could encourage a leader; you could stir up support for a leader; you could offer praise to someone who has a bucket full of criticism already. Don't wait till the funeral to give it to him.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-great-cheerleader-shortag...
God's Bomb Squad - #6408
You could save a ministry by being the one who delicately diffuses an over-burdened Christian leader. God needs people who will be His bomb squad.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/gods-bomb-squad-6408
Communicate your message effectively so others will own it
Simon Sinek offers a vital insight into effective communication in an 18-minute TED lecture. Why do some people communicate better or achieve more than others?
This presentation deserves analysis and discussion by pastors, leadership teams, or mission advocates. It's not about 'selling products', though that is one illustration he uses. It's about communicating ideas from 'inside out', in such a way that people will own them.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4877
True Woman: What I Learned from Eight Women's Ministry Leaders
“You only have to please one. I still struggle with the people pleasing thing, but that echoes in my head a lot. Accept the fact that you are who you are and minister out of who you are. That frees me up a bunch.”
http://truewoman.com/?id=1712
Shaped by God - Robert and Laura Keeley
Faith formation doesn’t just happen—it’s a Spirit-led lifelong process of shaping and reshaping. In this accessible anthology, twelve experts share their perspectives on faith formation at home, in worship, in education, in intergenerational contexts, in people with developmental disabilities, and more. Indispensable reading for pastors, church leaders, education committees, parents, and educators.
http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151126/shaped-by-god.aspx
Prove it Before You Promote it - #6362
Let's not be in too big a hurry to push one of God's vehicles out onto the Interstate. We all need to be tested first on God's proving ground. Rushing to leadership...that's man's way of doing it—it's not God's.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/prove-it-before-you-promote-i...
Volunteer Pamphlets - So You've Been Asked To...
This series of practical pamphlets helps members prepare to lead in various areas. Keep a supply on hand to mail to volunteers or to use in training sessions!
http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/CLSY/volunteer-training-pamphlet...
When the Quarterback's A Referee! - #6255
No spiritual leader should spend his time as a referee. There's too much ground to gain, and he's God's quarterback. And no team that wears Jesus' colors should waste their time in struggles with each other. We have a Savior to follow together and a sea of dying people around us to rescue. Let's fight for them and not with each other!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/when-the-quarterback-s-a-referee-6255
