Getting your kids to do something you know they should do but don't want to do is hard. On the one hand you don't want to be the kind of parent that says, "Because I said so!" (although there are times that's necessary). On the other hand you can't put your child in the driver … Continue reading What To Do When Your Kids Don’t Want to Come to Church
5 Tips on Performing a Funeral
Over the years of done several funerals for different families. Most I've known but some I didn't. Last week I did my grandpa's funeral. A lot of what I talk about on this blog has to do with Children's Ministry. But sometimes I need to focus less on the Children piece and more on the Pastor. … Continue reading 5 Tips on Performing a Funeral
Interested In Guest Posting on The Blog? Here’s How
I'm super excited to announce that we're now accepting guest posts here on the blog. If you've got a post you'd like to share I'd love to take a look at it and see if it's a good fit. Click here for all the details on how to submit a post today!
6 Ways to Care For Your Family While Away
Being in ministry means spending some time away from home. Whether it's leading a camp, attending a conference, or traveling out-of-state to meet someone in person we all spend some extended time away from our loved ones. When those times come it's important to have a plan so our family doesn't feel like they've been … Continue reading 6 Ways to Care For Your Family While Away
5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
Ministry can be a lot like American Idol: at any given time you know somebody is going to leave. Some leaders leave for not so great reasons. Many leaders leave for great reasons; like being called somewhere else, retiring after many years of service, or taking another position within your church. So how can you … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
Helping Staff Start Right
Hiring great staff is only the beginning. Once they're on your team you've got to set them up for success. This is where most churches and organizations fail. A lot of times new team members feel like they have to fend for themselves. Here are six tips to help new staff start right: 1. Make … Continue reading Helping Staff Start Right
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