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Creating a culture of blessing

" Healing is unleashed through words of blessing. God shows up in these times and builds his church. " Kevin Harney Ken Korver is a lead pastor and a dear friend, a guy I get around every chance I can. Every time I talk to Ken, I am reminded...

Published Wed, Nov 18 2009 1:58 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Kevin G. Harney
How Paul planned for success

" This is the starting point for successful ministry – face your faults, be honest, and evaluate yourself. " Rick Warren There are lots of books that talk about what it takes to succeed in ministry. You can find advice for missionaries...

Published Wed, Nov 18 2009 1:58 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #401: How Paul planned for success

Where do we find a good model for success? Aside from Jesus, Paul was probably the most successful minister who ever lived – the one who had the greatest impact on church growth. In this issue, we’ll look at Paul’s four-part pattern for success. Read More
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Published Wed, Nov 18 2009 1:54 PM by MTBEditor

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

For whom does the church exist?

" Pastors must decide whether they are pastors only of church members, or if they also pastor a town or neighborhood where the church exists. " Karr and Bergquist One way to answer the question, “For whom does this church exist?”...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 1:23 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Linda Bergquist, Allan Karr
How to deal with envy

" Never measure your ministry’s worth by anyone else’s benchmarks. " Rick Warren Pastor, we like to think that we don’t get envious. But let’s be honest. We do. We look at the ministries, families, and even the lucrative...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 1:23 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #400: How to deal with envy

No one is immune from envy. We’re all tempted to compare ourselves with others at times. So, how do we resist envy and focus on who God created us to be? In this issue, we’ll look at four ways to resist envy and enjoy God’s unique plan for our life and ministry. Read More
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Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 1:20 PM by MTBEditor

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

Three leadership lessons from a shepherd you can’t afford to miss

During my own times of study, I've become increasingly aware that the Bible was written in an agrarian context, but I live in modern suburbia world. When the Scriptures talk about themes of harvest and seasons, I understand them with my head but not...

Published Wed, Nov 4 2009 3:53 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Ministry Perspectives, Margaret Feinberg
Recieving guidance from God

For our churches to become what God wants them to be, we must listen to God. He doesn’t have laryngitis. He still speaks today. You and I need to hear from God on a variety of topics – what we’re going to preach on, how to effectively...

Published Wed, Nov 4 2009 2:07 PM by MTBEditor

Filed under: Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Pastor

Issue #399: Receiving guidance from God

What’s God doing at your church? If we want to preach and lead effectively, we need to be able to hear God’s voice and discern what he is doing through us. In this issue, we’ll take a look at five things Habakkuk did to tune in to God’s plan for his nation. Read More
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Published Wed, Nov 4 2009 2:01 PM by MTBEditor

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

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