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Did you have a rough Sunday yesterday? Lots of stress and pressure. Well, you need this as a Monday morning pick-me-up. No matter how bad your sermon went yesterday, at least you didn't have this on the screen behind you (at least I hope you didn't...
Have a Rough Sunday? Here’s a Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up…
Looking for a new small group 'icebreaker'? Well, this game never really made it to market; but I think it's a great idea for a small group icebreaker. Take a look and let me know what you think...
Too Bad This Isn’t Available. It Would’ve Made a Great Small Group Ice Breaker!
Losing my Religion…
"We stopped serving religion for one Sunday to see what would happen...What happened was... people freaked. From the good folks at Community Christian Church...
How Do I Get In the Band at Northpoint?
Ever wonder how mega-churches choose their band members? Steve Fee from Northpoint has posted an example of how they choose their band members. If you've ever wanted to be a member of the church band, here's at least one way to do it...
Zondervan Releases World’s Smallest “Purpose Driven Life”
Zondervan publishing announced on Wednesday the release of the world's smallest edition of Rick Warren's popular book The Purpose Driven Life. The book will be less than an inch tall, about one-half inch wide and be under a quarter of an inch think. The text is complete and unabridged, although it is virtually unreadable without the aid of magnification. But Zondervan has noted that the main purpose of publishing the book so small is not necessarily for it to be read.
Stephen Colbert Was Pretty Excited for the Pope’s Visit…
It seems that Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert was pretty excited about the Pope's visit to New York City this last weekend. Take a look to see what kind of preparation he made for His Holiness's visit...
First Ever “Emerging” Amish Church
According to JesusManifesto.com, the first ever “emerging” Amish church launched recently just outside of Columbus, Ohio. The church, calling itself “Solomon’s Barn” blends cutting edge worship with Amish sensibilities. Its pastor, Jacob Yoder (who prefers to be called “Jay”) believes that the Amish can learn from emerging styles of worship. “We’re ready for something new…something fresh,” says Pastor Jay.
No Church Video Production Equipment, Studio, or Staff? No Problem!
Not every church can afford to have a video department complete with high dollar equipment and multiple production personnel. But for those of us who can't, there is now a good alternative...
Pastors In Transition: Why Clergy Leave Local Church Ministry
Why do pastors leave the ministry? Several common issues emerge from the research of Dean Hoge and Jacqueline Wenger: preference for another form of ministry, the need to care for children or family, conflict in the congregation, conflict with denominational leaders, burnout or discouragement, sexual misconduct, and divorce or marital problems. Of these factors, which form the basis for the central chapters of Pastors in Transition, two are especially important: conflict and a preference for specialized ministry. A close third is the experience of burnout, discouragement, stress and overwork. As the authors explore these factors, they provide significant insights into what can be done to help people stay in ministry.
Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading
The bestselling author of "The Message" challenges believers to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God's revelation, and to live them as they read them.
Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders
Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness.
I'm Todd Rhoades... the MMI guy. I'm also on the team at Leadership Network (although that doesn't mean that they endorse everything I write here). In my past life, I was the founder and developer of a website named ChurchStaffing.com.
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