Category: Leadership
Garland exhorts pastors to be change agents
The 21st century Church must answer two questions: “Who are we?” and “Where are we?” according to church consultant Dan Garland. “The local church pastor is the primary change agent, and
Health of a Ministry Leader: An Interview with Teman Knight
“It’s dangerous to have the light that’s on you shine brighter than the light that’s in you.” I recently heard a pastor share this at a conference, and it’s now
Calling for Reciprocal Appreciation
For many years, October has been widely recognized among Southern Baptists as a time to celebrate Minister Appreciation Month. I believe this is indeed an opportune time to exemplify a
9 Suggestions to Increase Your Attendance
As Ken and I travel around the state, we are encouraged to see churches that are now “blowing and growing.” Others are lagging behind and a little “winded.” Still, other
Unfinished
In a recent conversation with my wife, Pam, she asked me a probing yet pertinent question. “If you had to use one word to describe what to believe about the
State convention annual meeting set for Nov. 15–16 in Birmingham
Rick Lance said the Alabama Baptist State Convention annual meeting every November is like a family gathering. And this year, that gathering is kicking off a year of celebrating 200
Lance outlines characteristics of a ‘difference maker’ in SWBTS chapel message
Be a “difference maker,” preached Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, during his Oct. 25 chapel message at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
For many, the Navy Seals have now become the gold standard as elite special forces operators. They have their own unique culture, learned from their training and shared among their
Three Keys to Change
I ran across an interesting book entitled Change or Die: The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life, by Alan Deutschman. The book examined case studies of heart
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