Skype Interview with Pastor Steve Bourque Parenting can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding roles that our lives hold. There are plenty of
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We’re all leaders.
On one level or another, we all lead someone, in some capacity. But sometimes a leadership position is given to a specific person because a level of honour or trust has been proven or earned. Unfortunately, once that position has been achieved, sometimes people change.
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During the conversion experience, or soon after putting our trust in Christ, many connect with a particular passage or verse. Some refer to it as their life verse, because it was so pivotal in God’s plan for their salvation. This verse is typically the first to be memorized and brought to mind in times of trouble.
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A ministry challenge is like tying into a big fish. Every person has a specific role or responsibility, that must take place in order to take on a challenge and obtain the prize.
Once the rally cry goes out, “Fish on!”, it’s not just paid staff that jump into action. Church-life is an all hands on deck experience!
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Though we know action needs to take place, we tell ourselves, “It’ll be uncomfortable! We might get hurt! It’s not our regular game plan!” Does any of that really matter? If you’ve been at a standstill over a particular topic or issue for this long; will it really feel any different tomorrow? Next week? A year from now?
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We’ve all been there. We’ve found ourselves in the pressure cooker of debates and heated discussions. Some discussions are important and others very much less than important. They can take a serious toll on our time and energy.
Speaking with clarity and authority will always improve our ability to find a solution. However, if the discussion is going nowhere; sometimes speaking with authority means knowing when to end the debate.
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In ministry, we cross paths with people from every walk of life. Some of whom, we easily embrace over cultural understanding or even personal similarities. Others may grind on us, challenging everything we believe to be right, correct, or appropriate.
Perhaps you’re currently in conflict over some cultural differences? Perhaps you’ve been forced to choose sides over a particular cultural issue? Perhaps, someone’s words or actions have not been what you would consider “normal” behaviour? The outcome of these situations can be devastating.
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Back in the day, small communities predominantly revolved around the community at large. Big city newspapers with big city stories ended up being more of an exciting read than a true sign of things to come.
People tended to cling to long-time traditions and an overall familiar way of life. The thought of new thoughts and new ways of life seemed distant and unrealistic. Those were the days when travel and communication were limited.
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Everyone Dies. Though this is a true statement, it doesn’t make it an easier when we’re faced with the death of a friend or family
Read MoreTime To Evaluate Your Team? A team is only as good as the team member’s individual standard of consistency and integrity. This standard of consistency
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Why We Should Have a Team Perspective In Leadership and Ministry
The Book of Ecclesiastes gives some excellent insight into living and leading with purpose and vision.
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Was Jesus a Coach or a Boss? When I look at the Gospels, I see Jesus embracing a coach-like ministry with his disciples. He didn’t simply sit in the synagogue all day, sending the disciples out to perform duties. That would be a very boss-like role. Instead, Jesus brought the disciples along and showed them how to live out ministry, coaching them along the way.
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