In our culture today the most common criticism people hear is to not judge others for their actions. People want to be free to be who they are and do not want others to judge or criticize their behavior in any way. And the Bible is often used to support … Continue reading
In our Management For Church Leaders™ training we teach about time management. Time is one of the resources that God gives each individual to use as they choose. In fact, it is the one resource that is non-renewable. Once it is gone or used up it is gone forever. You … Continue reading
Traveling & Serving In The Mission Field Have you every thought about going on a FaithLife Ministries mission trip, prayed about going, wondered if you could do it, supported a trip financially, talked about the possibility, or said to yourself “I want to, but I do not have the time or money”? … Continue reading
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus said that we are to “therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” He did not say to go and make church members. He did not say to go and make believers. He was very specific in telling His disciples then, and us today, that we … Continue reading
I have been training pastors and church leaders now for 12 years on leadership and management, focusing on teaching them Biblical principles and giving them practical tools to help them lead & manage their churches more effectively. I have 25+ years of experience as a leader and manager in business, in … Continue reading
There is an old saying that says, “if you stand for nothing you will fall for anything.” In our culture today of political correctness and relative truth, very few people seem to be willing to take a stand for their beliefs, especially if it runs counter to conventional thought. That’s … Continue reading
As we begin another new year, we are often led to think about the future and to set goals for ourselves and our ministries. And it all starts with a vision of what could be. A vision is simply a look into the future and seeing something that does not … Continue reading
John Lennon once wrote a song called Beautiful Boy with the line that “life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” Many times in our lives we get so busy with life that we miss the the joy and blessing of what we are experiencing … Continue reading
The church is about people—their relationship to God and to one another. God’s ministry is accomplished through people, and the Bible says that all Believers are the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). A leader who is responsible for others must therefore develop them to their full potential. This is … Continue reading
I recently had an experience in Liberia in September that was perhaps inevitable for a missionary who often goes to countries and meets his host for the first time. In this case, I had met my host on several occasions, twice in Africa and once in the USA. I was partnering … Continue reading