Volunteerism vs. Recruitment
Among the things that have changed over the decades about church life is how people volunteer. When church was the priority for families/households outside of typical work and home responsibilities, people would readily volunteer to do whatever they could to help their church be vital and vibrant. They saw it as their duty. As their […]
How Many Hats?
How many hats does your pastor and other ministers in your church wear? Probably a lot more than you think. Many of the things they are called on to do were never taught to them in seminary or other ministry preparation learning experiences. They either learned these things along the way as part of their […]
“I Appreciate You”
Do you remember that time a minister from your church came to the hospital during a critical surgery of a family member? Or, when a family member died and they visited in your home? Often ministers do not say a whole lot of complex and deep things during these occasions. They are just there as […]
Cutting Edge Ideas
If you are a youth group leader – volunteer or paid – or many other positions in a church, you may from time-to-time come up with a wild idea that your pastor (or Tommy Lee Jones as seen in this picture) thinks is the craziest idea they have ever heard. How does it feel when […]
What is an Awesome Minister?
“We serve an awesome God” is a phrase often heard around church worship services. Yes, we are in awe and praise of our Triune God. It is not fear, but it is a respect for God as holy and worthy of worship. So, what is an awesome minister? Such a minister is not God or […]
Ministry and Family
Ministers have families too. Not every member of every minister’s family is excited about their parent serving in a ministry role. This is especially true of their children. There are more church meetings to attend. They cannot leave early. Often they must arrive before the meeting to set up. Everyone is looking at them to […]
Those Who Diligently Labor
In spite of the fact that each of us is responsible for our own spiritual health, faithfulness to God, and the process of growing the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ, those who minister among us may still feel guilty when we stumble in life. Our ministers feel responsible for […]
“My Pleasure!”
If you ever dine at a Chick-Fil-A you will hear the two-word phrase “My Pleasure” said to you when you thank the customer service person for your food. Chick-Fil-A staff are trained to the point that this phrase rolls off their tongue with automatic ease and sincerity. Recently when attending a meeting at the Chick-Fil-A […]
Ministers Must Be Confident
Okay so this t-shirt may be a little bit over the top. It does, however, remind us of the pastor who was leaving home to preach a revival in a nearby city. He turned to his wife and said, “Look for a great turn down in sin in Gotham City.” Was he being arrogant or […]
Ministers Should Be Bold!
While Jesus was known for flipping over tables and chasing people with a whip, that is probably not what you think about when you consider the characteristics you appreciate in the ministers who serve you. At the same time you want them to be bold and not cowardly in the ways they carry out Christian […]