March 2007

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18 ways to motivate yourself for ministry (Part 2)

The only people who are at their best all the time are mediocre people. You need to know when your body clock is geared toward maximum performance.” Rick Warren Last week, I shared with you nine ideas about how to motivate yourself for a particular ministry...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:46 PM by MTBEditor

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Mobilizing your church for missions through small groups

What we have seen is that when we get one person in a small group excited, they begin to move the entire small group along on a journey. ... Over time we’ve seen entire small groups mobilized through the excitement of one person.” Skip Lanfried, pastor...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:46 PM by MTBEditor

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The battle against temptation is in the mind

Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Prov. 4:23 ICB Several years ago, we moved into a house with a huge back yard, which our children immediately proclaimed as “the perfect spot for a trampoline.” Since they had worked so...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:45 PM by MTBEditor

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How to use research in your ministry

If your church conducts city-wide outreach, it would be helpful to know how each community will differ. ... It is important that churches know and understand their congregation and community.” Kent Shaffer, founder of ChurchRelevance.com Imagine driving...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:45 PM by MTBEditor

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Big impact potential for small churches

Most of us know that if we are not gripped by a compelling vision of the future that comes from the heart of God, we will not last during the tumultuous journey of life and ministry.” John Jackson, founding/senior pastor of Carson Valley Christian Center...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:44 PM by MTBEditor

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Four goals for every worship service

Whatever we do should be done with excellence. God deserves no less than our best and so does the congregation!” Dwayne Moore, in the Praise More Powerful worship study Every time we come together to worship our Lord on Sundays (as well as at other times...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:43 PM by MTBEditor

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How to plan a vacation on a budget

Remember, the object is to have fun – not to cover a record number of miles each day. You can save as much as 17 percent of your fuel by driving 55 miles per hour instead of 65.” Kathy Peel, author of The Family Manager's Guide for Summer Survival...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:42 PM by MTBEditor

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For pastors: How to take a vacation

Get out of town. Take more than a week at a time.” Joe McKeever, director of the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans A pastor announced to his congregation that he and the family would be leaving the next day on a two-week vacation. From the back...

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How to get a singles ministry off the ground

Don’t just create a single’s ministry. Create a purposeful single’s ministry.” Clayton Coates, singles pastor at Saddleback Church Last month I wrote about why it is important to have a healthy single’s ministry in your local church. ( Click here to read...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2007 12:41 PM by MTBEditor

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Youth workers: Remember, conferences are just the beginning

There will be a band. And we’ll have some fantastic speakers. And we’ve got leadership exercises and challenges planned for every afternoon. Workshops? Two dozen of them. We’re already working on videos. Getting ready for those fun games. In-and-Out trucks...

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Issue #304:
18 ways to motivate yourself for ministry (Part 1)

I never try to motivate other people. I only worry about motivating myself. When I’m motivated, I know others will catch my enthusiasm. Here are a few of the ways I motivate myself for ministry.
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Published Wed, Mar 28 2007 12:00 AM by MTBEditor

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Stripped: Uncensored Grace on the Streets of Vegas, Jud Wilhite & Bill Taaffe (Multnomah, 2007)

This book takes you inside what God is doing through a purpose driven church in Las Vegas. Throughout the book, you'll find stories of exotic dancers, gaming professionals, a Flying Elvis, an American Idol contestant, and others who came to faith...

Published Tue, Mar 27 2007 12:45 PM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants (W Publishing Group, 2006)

"Children spell love with four letters: T-I-M-E." Max Lucado, Facing Your Giants (W Publishing Group, 2006)

Published Tue, Mar 27 2007 8:48 AM by MTBEditor

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Notes & Quotes -- Dorothy Bernard

"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard

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Notes & Quotes -- Dutch Sheets, Roll Away Your Stone (Bethany House, 2007)

"God wants to roll away your stone as well. He wants you just as free as Jesus is risen – Christ's death and resurrection were for you. God's intent is to so saturate our lives with his life and Spirit that our everyday existence embodies...

Published Tue, Mar 27 2007 7:54 AM by MTBEditor

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