
The Value of Communal Discernment
Great leaders are not infallible or omniscient. They simply recognize good ideas and know how to bring a group together to make something of them. More
Great leaders are not infallible or omniscient. They simply recognize good ideas and know how to bring a group together to make something of them. More
However far you have come in ministry since your initial call, Jesus is still going ahead of you and keeps calling you to follow him. More
Generative governance is a crucial support to the accomplishment of the ministry’s mission. It asks questions that don’t typically have ready answers. They need to be explored. It’s goal is to expand the range of options and lead to further exploration. More
Christians working in ministry risk professionalizing their spirituality. If the only time you pray or study is for work, you will dry up spiritually. More
How often do you check your email? Or Facebook? Twitter? Another site? How often are you distracted by the digital world? Do you sleep with your smartphone at your bedside? The question I really want to ask is: What is the longest period of uninterrupted time you’ve had in the… More
The most serious threat to corporate witness is the privatization of faith. A surprising number of Christians are not comfortable with group spirituality outside of church and home. But how can a Christian ministry know the will of Christ if it doesn’t engage in group spiritual discernment? Here’s how to begin doing group discernment. More
History can be a rich source of knowledge to help charities move forward, but the traditions and lore of the past can also cripple a charity. Here’s what to do. More