Category Archives: Leadership

Ruminations on Burnout: “Should clergy really be ‘working?’”

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Shel

Ruminations on Burnout: “Should clergy really be ‘working?’” by Richard Floyd (Click to go to site) SHEL: one of mentor pastors would from time to time remind his congregation that “you are not my source – God is.” That was … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons Why People Quit the Ministry – Perry

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Shel

from Perry Noble dot com by perry Burnout – no rest. What do you do for fun? Unrealistic Expectations – thought it was going to be easy, Jesus, place of the skull. Criticism – of course it hurts… Discouragement – … Continue reading →

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Perry Sounds Almost Anabaptist!!!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Shel

http://www.perrynoble.com/2010/08/16/a-political-thought/ A Political Thought August 16, 2010 I tweeted last week in regards to the fact that it seems to be ok in America to have a political opinion…unless you are a Christian, then ANYTHING you say in the political … Continue reading →

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TD Jakes – On Not Wishing You Are Somebody Else

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Shel

His context is church leadership but it applies to everyone really. Church’s suffer when we don’t live how God made you! “Most people spend most of their lives trying to becoming something they are not!” Share on Facebook

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Very Good Points – Ten Theses About Interim Ministry

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Shel

Shel: Caveat – I believe in interim ministry FOR the reasons listed by this guy. We have a church in town that DESPERATELY needs an outsider who can help them with vision and learning to be biblical peacemakers (Ken Sande’s … Continue reading →

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How To Make Sure You Destroy Your Marriage With An Affair! July 29, 2010 by perry

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Shel

Shel: I just posted on online/text emo-affairs yesterday, then this was in my RSS feeds today: How To Make Sure You Destroy Your Marriage With An Affair! July 29, 2010 by perry #1 – Take absolutely ZERO responsibility for the … Continue reading →

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Ten reasons why churches stall

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Shel

Ten reasons why churches stall 28 January 2010 by Tim Chester Here’s a great article in this month’s Evangelicals Now from Marcus Honeysett on why churches stall. Here are some highlights to whet your appetite … 1. The church forgets … Continue reading →

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Do We Want Comfort or Christ?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Shel

Shel: I know I got a little hot about the local church issue – but I have been PRAYING for that church for nearly 4 years. It’s just hard to see this come out like a bunch of babies all … Continue reading →

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Ahh Love Perry’s Lists…

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Shel

10 Things We Need To Focus On! from Perry Noble dot com by perry So, it’s Monday…and you feel like a one legged man who entered a butt kicking contest! From all of the research I’ve seen…Monday’s are the days … Continue reading →

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Nine Monday Morning Questions For Church Leaders

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Shel

Nine Monday Morning Questions For Church Leaders from Perry Noble dot com by perry 1 person liked this #1 – Did I preach God’s Word yesterday? If so then rely on the reality of Isaiah 55:8-11…these verses are a promise, … Continue reading →

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