It's my birthday today! So I thought I would share something that has keep me going all these years. So here you go my ten secrets to stay renewed in ministry and in life...Enjoy and be sure and cheer for my Alabama boys today against the Gators in the SEC Championship Game! Read More »
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Over the years I’ve heard every excuse for new over renew; It’s leadership's fault, the size of your congregation, workers' attitudes and on and on. The bottom line should be, “I know where God has called me; I won’t let the devil or anything, or anybody affect that. I will learn how to renew my thinking and my ministry as well as myself. Read More »
You’ve heard me say this before don’t think in leaps and jumps, think in steps. God leads us in steps. Read More »
A big enemy to art of renew is we start too many things too quickly. Watch out for too many babies in the crib. Let what you start get to growing before you start something new. There are four stages of birth. Read More »
Renew your thinking, that’s where you actions come from Romans 12: 2, says “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (NIV) Read More »
Everything you manage has to be maintained and cared for if it’s going to last. To me the secret of longevity in ministry is to learn how to choose to be renewed. There is a difference between new and renew. Read More »
It is always the right thing to do to give thanks and be thankful.It’s not just a seasonal thing. It should be a way of life for the Christian leader. Not only should we practice thanks living but we should also practice thanks giving. All of us like to hear thank you that includes your volunteers. Here are some practical ideas to motivate your workers with thanks: Read More »
03. Don’t believe your own press kit. Another thing my mother told me my whole life is, “Things are never as bad as you think they are and you are never as wonderful as you think you are either.” Never forget God is your source! Don’t work in your own strength. Yes you have skills and gifts but remember who gave you those gifts. I am nothing without the Lord. We are all just a pair of overalls that the Holy Spirit wants to put on and empower us. Give God the glory or every victory and accomplishment. Be thankful always! Keep a file or journal of the victories God has given you and give Him the glory for the good things He has done! Read More »
03. Don’t believe your own press kit. Another thing my mother told me my whole life is, “Things are never as bad as you think they are and you are never as wonderful as you think you are either.” Never forget God is your source! Don’t work in your own strength. Yes you have skills and gifts but remember who gave you those gifts. I am nothing without the Lord. We are all just a pair of overalls that the Holy Spirit wants to put on and empower us. Give God the glory or every victory and accomplishment. Be thankful always! Keep a file or journal of the victories God has given you and give Him the glory for the good things He has done!
06. Make changes and improve yourself constantly. I’ve had to reinvent myself as I’ve ministered to young people in the 70’s, the 80’s. the 90.s and now in the 00’s. Be a student of leadership. Improve your skill sets and abilities. Do what works! Evaluate, network, brainstorm with others. Choose to be a lifelong learner! Have a mentor or ministry friend coach and critique your service, your abilities or a meeting that you are leading. Have a makeover in your hairstyle or wardrobe. Wanting to improve is the first step in actually improving. Read More »
06. Make changes and improve yourself constantly. I’ve had to reinvent myself as I’ve ministered to young people in the 70’s, the 80’s. the 90.s and now in the 00’s. Be a student of leadership. Improve your skill sets and abilities. Do what works! Evaluate, network, brainstorm with others. Choose to be a lifelong learner! Have a mentor or ministry friend coach and critique your service, your abilities or a meeting that you are leading. Have a makeover in your hairstyle or wardrobe. Wanting to improve is the first step in actually improving.