Have you ever been frustrated before? I know I have… but does God use frustration to move us into action? I believe so… This post to is help leaders navigate through the frustrations leaders face and how to respond well. Be encouraged!
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I just got out of a weekend speaking to iGEN (or generation Z). I love speaking to the next generation because it keeps me sharp, real, and effective. Over the years, I have found that my communication styles have changed because, frankly put, culture changes. Besides, I don’t want to be a communicator that simply communicates, I want to connect with my audience. With that said, here are some practical ways to connect with iGen to communicate TRUTH:
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This post is about how to THRIVE, not just SURVIVE in ministry. After 17 years of ministry, I want to practically share leadership + ministry hacks for you to go further faster in ministry. Not only that, to thrive personally, so that you are not just surviving in ministry. Join the convo and add your hacks in the comments.
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Gaps in Culture that the GOSPEL Answers
There are certain things culture tries to answer but cannot - love, pain, suffering, purpose - yet the GOSPEL does. I call this “Gaps in Culture”. In fact, culture - or anything in culture - has NO answer compared to the Good News of the GOSPEL. Lets explore this…
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Timeout is a strategic weekend for NGM leaders + pastors to find rest, renewal, and deepen ministerial relationships. As some of the crew couldn't be at TO this year, I decided to write 5 BIG takeaways. These takeaways are built around the theme of "Strengthening the Habits of Jesus" as personal ministry really determines public effectiveness in ministry. Enjoy (over some good coffee)!
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With the millions of things you have on your plate as a youth worker, how do you evaluate + build a culture of discipleship where young people are transformed into effective, Spirit-filled disciples of Jesus? This post is to help you BUILD a culture of discipleship that is practical, measurable, and effective. Feel FREE to make the most out of the discipleship assessment too. Enjoy the Journey!
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To be honest, this is a pet peeve of mine - young leaders thinking formal education is over-rated. I do understand some of their reasons are valid, but the consequences of not having a good education in ministry hurts young leaders in the long haul. This post is about tracking with one of the most influential leaders in the New Testament, The Apostle Paul. He was highly educated and had the ministry "tools" to kick butt. Check it out and add your thoughts to the convo
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How do you recover from heartbreak? Some of the most popular songs, writers, and media is around "breakup" but doesn't necessarily discuss how to recover + redeem from heartbreak. This post is all about that... feel free to add your thoughts.
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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in our Canadian context today? This post is to help #youngleaders figure out strategies around what makes discipleship work in ministry.
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