"Let us test and examine our ways..." - Lamentations 3:40 (AMP) This time of year is great for reflecting on last year and dreaming and planning for the year ahead. Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." We must make time to reflect on the past in order to prepare for … Continue reading 6 Questions to Evaluate Last Year and Start This Year Right
1 Tip To a More Relaxing Christmas
In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus visits the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Mary enjoys spending time with Jesus, but Martha gets distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. Frustrated by her preparations, Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her. Jesus responds to her by saying, “My dear Martha, you are worried … Continue reading 1 Tip To a More Relaxing Christmas
5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
Being the youngest person in the room can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing while you're filled with doubt and insecurity on the inside. I remember when I first started out as a leader. I was at a networking lunch with several leaders from various organizations. I was nervous and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
2 Ways to Get More Students Involved in Your Ministry
Have you ever struggled with getting students involved in your ministry? I have. I think many of us who work with students have been frustrated, hurt, and confused by the lack of engagement in our ministries at one time or another. We put our heart and soul into planning, promoting, and putting on programs and … Continue reading 2 Ways to Get More Students Involved in Your Ministry
3 Crucial Actions to Take After Your Next Event
The big event you've been working on has just wrapped up. You and your team have spent months planning out every detail. You worked tirelessly to make sure everything was as excellent as possible. You successfully troubleshot every problem throughout the night. The lights are turned off, everyone's left, you've locked up, and you're heading home to … Continue reading 3 Crucial Actions to Take After Your Next Event
3 Ways to Partner With Parents
There's a lot of conversation in the church today about partnering with parents. It's a big deal to me both as a pastor and as a parent. But sometimes it can be a struggle to know exactly how to go about partnering with parents. Here are three practical ways your church and ministry can begin … Continue reading 3 Ways to Partner With Parents
Jeff McClung 