Leading Through Encouraging
A few years ago, I met the head of a successful software company at a conference in Los Angeles.
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A Critical (Often Overlooked) Trait of an Excellent Executive Pastor
In many churches, the senior pastor leans on the executive pastor more than any other person.
Read More >Mediocre and the Status Quo
When you think of mediocre, what comes to mind? My first thought is that it’s “just OK.” It’s ordinary, or of moderate quality. It’s neither good nor bad. It’s barely adequate; just run-of-the-mill. If you needed an operation, would you look for surgeon who’s mediocre? The same question applies if you were building your dream […]
Read More >World Vision to Expand Response as Another Round of Deadly Weather Hits Midwest
MOORE, Okla./Christian Newswire — World Vision is rushing to help those in need after areas of Oklahoma and Missouri were hit by another round of deadly tornadoes Friday evening. The storms come less than two weeks after an EF5 tornado flattened areas of Oklahoma and shattered lives. In this latest round, nine people in Oklahoma […]
Read More >When the Status Quo is Just Fine
References to the status quo often evoke images of staleness, like weeks-old bread on your counter that is still technically edible but far from its original freshness. No one gets excited about crustiness, especially in the church. There is a lot out there on changing, challenging and deconstructing the status quo in churches. Rightly so […]
Read More >Knights of Columbus Takes Active Role in Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
NEW HAVEN/Christian Newswire — In the aftermath of the devastating May 20 tornado in central Oklahoma, the Knights of Columbus has taken an active role in assisting those whose lives have been turned upside down by the enormous tornado that hit Moore, and surrounding communities. K of C relief operations in Moore are headquartered at […]
Read More >The 2013 Good Steward Awards — returning this December
will celebrate churches that have demonstrated best practices in the areas of FACILITIES, FINANCE, FUNDRAISING, LEADERSHIP, SAFETY & SECURITY and TECHNOLOGY. To nominate a church that you feel deserves recognition, please visit our website and complete a nomination form today!
Read More >T.D. Jakes Brings Largest U.S. Inspirational Festival Home to Dallas
DALLAS/PRNewswire — More than 50,000 attendees from some 40 countries will descend upon Dallas for MegaFest, hosted by T.D. Jakes , from August 29 to 31. The three-day festival is making its triumphant return to the United States for the first time since 2006 and will be held at the Dallas Convention Center, American Airlines […]
Read More >Rock Church Hosts National Church Security Conference in San Diego June 20-21
SAN DIEGO/Christian Newswire — Recent headlines detailing disasters and violence from bombs and firearms prove that violence and natural disasters are a fact of life and can strike at any time. According to Christian security experts, almost 70 percent of all houses of worship in the U.S. have no organized security or safety plan. To […]
Read More >Conference Offers Technology Tactics for Business, Ministry and Teaching; Michael Hyatt to Keynote Biola Digital
LA MIRADA, CA/Christian Newswire/ — Bestselling author and social media expert Michael Hyatt will headline the upcoming Biola Digital conference at Biola University — a three-day conference that aims to help attendees use digital technology thoughtfully and successfully in business, ministry and the classroom. The conference, which runs June 4-6, 2013, will welcome social media […]
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