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51Jun 15, 2016
Years ago pastors were expected to handle FIVE primary tasks, but studies today reveal that the number has swelled to SIXTEEN. This increase in primary responsibilities has at least TEN effects on pastors and churches: 1. The sheer number of tasks means the pastor does each task with less excellence and effectiveness; 50% of pastors […]
52Jun 1, 2016
At Journey Pastoral Coaching, we learn as much as those whom we coach. One of the essential things we’ve learned is that the optimum coaching experience takes place with someone you have personally known for a significant amount of time. This is true because the key factor of a meaningful coaching experience is a relationship […]
53May 15, 2016
In my most recent blog on the subject of pastoral staffs, I listed 10 things that staff pastors hope to receive from their lead pastors. To read the full piece, click here, but those ten “treasures” are: 1. Be a pastor who leads, not a leader who pastors. 2. Respect: See me not […]
54May 3, 2016
Based on our conversations and research with pastors across America, here’s what staff pastors of all stripes say they need from their lead pastors. Pastor, why not bookmark this blog on your phone and then plan to take each staff member out for coffee and a conversation that will not only build a world class […]
55Mar 17, 2016
Is your leadership at a standstill? Has the mission been lost in the myriad needs of ministry? Here’s an energy prescription for your leadership and for helping your church or ministry rediscover its mission – an Rx that will enable you to stand strong as a leader for a lifetime of healthy and effective ministry. […]
56Mar 2, 2016
I recently met with a colleague and our conversation covered the usuals: where we are now, what we are doing in ministry and how it’s all going. He was intrigued to hear that I am a full-time pastoral coach and that I focus on Millennial ministers. The idea was completely foreign to him. “We didn’t […]
57Jan 21, 2016
“Why Journey Pastoral Coaching?” Five years ago, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God raised the alarm that the AG needed four thousand – 4000 – new ministers immediately. He stated that the AG pastorate was greying – the average age then was 58 years old – and young, trained and anointed ministers were […]
58Jan 13, 2016
Note: This is the final installment in our series on trusting leadership to Millennials. The reader is encourage to read the introductory post before reading what follows below. 7. David does not claim the victory. He gives the glory to God and honors those who formed him – I Samuel 17.45-47,57-58 David. Sling. One […]
59Jan 13, 2016
This is Part 7 in this series on Millennial leaders. The reader is encouraged to read the introductory blog before reading what follows below. 6. David’s methods are not those of his elders – I Samuel 17.38-40 Goliath. Giant. Armor. Sword Spear. Saul. Not a giant, but big. Armor. Sword. Spear. David. Young man. “Armor? […]
60Jan 11, 2016
This is Part 6 in this series on Millennial leaders. The reader is encouraged to read the introductory blog before reading what follows below. 6. David sees the cause and calls others to the cause – I Samuel 17.29 Goliath. Armies of Philistine threaten. Armies of Israel in camp. Israel’s leaders in camp. Israel’s king […]
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