Jul 20, 2016 | Refreshment
Whether you have a huge staff or just a handful of loyal warriors, a staff retreat is a terrific way to reward hard work, deepen personal ties, build unity, and set aside time to simply be. Here are some tips for creating a great staff retreat. First, distance is...
Jul 18, 2016 | Refreshment
Every pastor who still wants to be in the ministry five years from now needs to take a day or two off each quarter to hit the “refresh” button. The most valuable assets we have, after all, aren’t our offices, computers, books and other tangible resources. Instead, our...
Jul 18, 2016 | Inspiration, Perspectives
Does God still call people to become a bivocational pastor? Most young pastors probably assume that, of course, God wants them to receive a salary from their church that compensates for all their family’s financial needs (and if the budget’s not there, then that’s...
Jul 12, 2016 | Pastor's Life, VIDEO
Pastor Bob Russell knew that watching the numbers was a necessary part of growing his church. Sadly, without balance, the numbers game can lead to competitiveness. In Pastor Russell’s case, this created a major distraction, ultimately stealing him from the...
Jul 8, 2016 | Pastor's Life, VIDEO
Erin Blair, lead pastor of Limitless Church gets real about the struggle of being a pastor’s wife. The challenges and difficulties of this role are real. Erin share’s her story of turning pain into purpose and following God’s call on her life.