Ministry Isn't Much Like Snowboarding
Too often we can explain everything we do by our own abilities and the abilities of people on our team.
Rick Warren
CP Guest Contributor
Get Rid of Distractions that Keep Your Ministry from Being Fruitful
Jesus says that distractions can keep our fruit from ripening. What prevents you from being effective in ministry? Think about your schedule.
The Size of God Should Determine the Size of Your Ministry Goals
The Apostle Paul didn't have a cell phone or the Internet, yet he took the Gospel into the long-reaching corners of the Roman Empire.
Following Jesus Means Belonging to a Local Congregation
When we\'re called to follow Christ; we\'re also called to belong to the Body of Christ.
A Holy God; A Surrendered Life; A Fearful Thing
"A surrendered life in the hands of a holy God is a fearful thing." That\'s where we need to be as we lead our congregations toward total surrender to God.
Affirm the Potential of Those You Lead
Good leaders affirm the potential of those they lead. They bring out the best in them by showing them what they can be.
How to be Patient in 2010
What skills and virtues make effective ministers? Strong public speaking skills, leadership, compassion? Most likely patience won\'t make your list.
Five New Year's Resolutions for Any Christian Leader
One of the most misunderstood Beatitudes of Jesus may be one of the most important for you to master in 2010: \"Happy are the meek, for they will inherit the earth\"
How to Have an Acts Church – Part Two
We must magnify our vision of God. We know the church is on the winning side. We\'ve read the last chapter. That\'s why I\'ve never understood why so many churches play on the defensive.
How to Have an Acts Church – Part One
Some have estimated that the early church in Jerusalem had 100,000 members – half the size of the city. Our churches can and should learn from the book of Acts.
