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October 2009

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How your men can catalyze the next revolution

The sound of the explosion was heard up to 3,000 miles away in Perth, Australia. That’s in the ground reports following the Krakatoa volcano eruption in Indonesia in 1883. Its “blast zone” was felt worldwide because of a strange event...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 12:26 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Kenny Luck
Take a day off

" The Bible says God took six days to create the world and rested on the seventh. Was God tired? Of course not! God doesn’t get tired. So why did God rest on the seventh day? He was modeling an important principal of life. " Rick Warren...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 12:25 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #398: Take a day off

When’s the last time you took a full day off? God has more to say about taking a Sabbath than he does about either murder or adultery. He even modeled it for us when he created the world. Pastor, if you need some encouragement to keep this commandment, this issue is for you. Read More
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Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 12:15 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Book Look, Saddleback Sayings, On the Links, Issue Archives, Notes & Quotes

The fruit of listening to peers

" We don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time we want to go somewhere. God has placed pastors and Christian leaders all around us who have a great deal to offer. " Kevin Harney Hubris runs deep in the life of many pastors. We can be...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 10:30 AM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Kevin G. Harney
The discipleship methods of Jesus

" God expects far more than faithfulness. He also expects fruitfulness. " Rick Warren We measure maturity a lot of different ways in our churches. Sometimes it’s measured by church attendance. Other times it’s measured by Bible knowledge...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 9:48 AM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #397: The discipleship methods of Jesus

God expects fruitfulness in the church. So, how do we help people become mature, mission-minded believers who minister to others? Jesus’ prayer in John 17 gives us some answers. In this issue, we’ll look at eight ways Jesus made fruitful disciples. Read More
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Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 8:42 AM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Book Look, Saddleback Sayings, On the Links, Issue Archives, Notes & Quotes

Seven keys to launching a successful recovery program

The people attending your church are looking for freedom from their hurts, hang-ups, and habits. A proven way to help people find freedom is through Celebrate Recovery. Since the program was founded at Saddleback Church 18 years ago, more than 600,000...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 12:10 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, John Baker
How to become a people builder

" We all need someone who will give us a personal challenge, help us discover what we’re good at, and urge us to do it well. " Rick Warren For 12 years the Green Bay Packers won only 30 percent of their games. By 1958 they were 1 in 10...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 11:40 AM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #396: How to become a people builder

How do you bring out the best in people? Whether it’s a member of your church, a leader you’re mentoring, or a staff person you’re helping to grow, your ability to build people is essential to your role as pastor. In this issue, we’ll look at four ways to build people more effectively. Read More
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Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 10:34 AM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Book Look, Saddleback Sayings, On the Links, Issue Archives, Notes & Quotes

Issue #395: How to avoid fatal attractions

Too many ministries these days are ruined by unfaithfulness. Pastors are human like everyone else – subject to the same temptations as those they shepherd. In this issue we’ll look at six actions you can take to guard against “fatal attractions” and model faithful leadership. Read More
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Published Wed, Oct 7 2009 3:18 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Book Look, Saddleback Sayings, On the Links, Issue Archives, Notes & Quotes

McDevelopment: 2.5 billion people NOT served

" The role of the outsider is not to do something to or for the economically poor individual or community, but to seek solutions together with them. " Corbett and Fikkert Wanting to assist a village in Columbia with its rice production, a nonprofit...

Published Wed, Oct 7 2009 2:45 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Steve Corbett, Brian Fikkert
How to avoid fatal attractions

Pastor, it breaks my heart to see ministries ruined by unfaithfulness. Unchecked lust in the life of a pastor is incredibly destructive to the ministry of the Church. You and I are human. We’re subject to the same temptations everyone else is. But...

Published Wed, Oct 7 2009 1:21 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #394: Why does God allow pain?

We’ve all experienced pain in our life. Nobody's life is perfect. A common obstacle that keeps people from following Jesus is the issue of suffering in the world and why God allows it. In this issue, we’ll look at four ways to answer the question, “Why does God allow pain?” Read More
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Published Thu, Oct 1 2009 11:26 AM by morethanfire

Filed under: Book Look, Saddleback Sayings, On the Links, Issue Archives, Notes & Quotes

How your men can catalyze the next evangelistic revolution

A stunning release of power. The sound of the explosion was heard up to 3,000 miles away. That is “on the ground” intel following the Krakatoa volcano eruption in Indonesia in 1883. In terms of raw power, this baby was as imposing as it was...

Published Thu, Oct 1 2009 11:19 AM by morethanfire

Filed under: Ministry Library, Kenny Luck
Time: friend or foe? – part two

" A man may be consecrated, dedicated, and devoted but of little value if undisciplined. " Hudson Taylor Time management is a dreaded and often ignored spiritual discipline. In the last issue, we saw the importance of setting priorities in life...

Published Thu, Oct 1 2009 11:17 AM by morethanfire

Filed under: Ministry Library, Mary Southerland

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