More than 1,700 pastors leave the ministry every month. Wow. I ran across this blog that shared some reasons why good pastors leave the ministry: Here are 10 common reasons pastors quit too soon. 1. Discouragement. Fifty percent of pastors report feeling so discouraged they would leave the ministry if they could. Complaints speak louder … Continue reading 10 Real Reasons Pastors Quit
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Dealing with Discouragement
We all face seasons of doubt and discouragement. Its just a natural part of the journey of life. As a leader and a pastor- I know its normal to feel discouraged but it doesn't make it any easier! Some thoughts for leaders (including myself!) who might be facing discouragement: 1.) We Have an Enemy Helping … Continue reading Dealing with Discouragement
Pastoral Facial Hair
This is pretty epic. I especially like the youth pastor and church planter ones: Which one is your favorite?
What Would Yoda Say About Discipleship?
Do or do not. There is no try. Or, at least, that what Yoda said. Here's the question- Are you reproducing yourself? Not- are you trying to raise up leaders? No- are you actually doing it? Wherever you are in life- its so important to train up others to take your place. To work yourself … Continue reading What Would Yoda Say About Discipleship?
The Life of a Worship Leader
Ha!
Book Review: The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
For some reason, it took me about eighteen months to get through The Pastor by Eugene Peterson. It probably had something to do with the fact that in that time frame we moved from Colorado to Wisconsin, helped plant a new church, I finished my M.A. in Theological Studies, and my wife and I had … Continue reading Book Review: The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
Base Camp Sermon Bumper
At our church, we like to create "sermon bumpers" for each sermon series. These are simple, short videos that we play every week of the series just before the sermon. Check out this video I made for our upcoming series called "Base Camp." Base Camp Sermon Bumper from Ezra Church on Vimeo.
Base Camp Postcards
As a new church plant, we've found a real benefit to sending out postcards that promote our new sermon series. We mail to everyone on our mailing list. I would recommend any church to do the same thing and let your people know what your upcoming sermon series will be and why they should attend. Gotprint.net … Continue reading Base Camp Postcards
Its All About People
Moving to Wisconsin and helping plant a church has been incredibly tough but also very rewarding. I feel like I have learned a ton these past 16 months. I would say the one truth that has become crystal clear for me is that... its all about people. So what does that mean? Well, here's what … Continue reading Its All About People
Setting Goals
Last spring I was in a Men's Growth Group that went through the 33 Series study. It was awesome. One of the core truths we learned was that a man needs to REJECT PASSIVITY. So true! God has designed us to CREATE and CULTIVATE and to partner with Him to help build God's Kingdom. This … Continue reading Setting Goals
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