Yesterday I began a 3-part post about how to respond when you are not seeing any fruit in your ministry, small group, or just about anything else you are involved in. Read Part 1 here. In reading Isaiah and considering...
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Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
What to Do When Your Ministry Feels Like a Failure – Part 1
What do you do when you don't see any fruit in your ministry? We all face this from time to time. You could be leading a small group, ministry, church, family, or whatever, or perhaps you're simply trying to lead...
Spiritual Life
Lessons from Lynyrd Skynyrd & Mother Teresa
I'm conflicted.I was talking yesterday with a fellow Louisville groups minister and writer, and he kidded me about my new author's page on Facebook (and yes, I did just link to it so you can check it out!). When I...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
Who Is the “Right Person” to Lead a Small Group?
SmallGroups.com is currently featuring my article, "The Right Person to Lead a Small Group," on their homepage. Click here to read it. This article explains why people resist a call to leadership because of questions about competency and commitment and...
Facilitating Discussion
The “Right Person” to Lead a Small Group
This morning I received an email from a potential leader who stated she does not know if she's the "right person" to lead a small group. This is a common response to being called to lead. I find the issue...
Small Group Leaders
God’s Calling or Spiritual Gifts: Which Comes First?
Which comes first, God's calling or knowing your spiritual gift?The way most churches approach this today, discovering your spiritual gifts comes first, and then you decide where to serve based on that information. It's my opinion that that's 180 degrees...