Too many of today's pastors and leaders mistakenly think that thriving programs, lively worship services, and relevant preaching are adequate for developing people into the spiritual dynamos God desires. In many churches, the primary objective of the church--discipleship of people into mature followers of Jesus--has been "outsourced" to programs and large-scale efforts to train and teach. But is that happening? Are people growing in spiritual depth and missional determination?
Twenty-five years ago, the leaders of Randy Pope's rapidly growing church took serious stock of...
Too many of today's pastors and leaders mistakenly think that thriving programs, lively worship services, and relevant preaching are adequate for d...
Have you ever tried to get people to do something that you knew would be really great for them to do? You would think they would say, "I would love to do something that is great for me " But as you know, it is easier said then done. People don't always get it. They often don't see it the way you do. Sometimes they outright disagree. Now imagine that you have to train and coach people to help other people do what is great for them. And you cannot pay them any money They are volunteers. Welcome to the world of true leadership. The reality is even if you can pay people, motivation comes from a...
Have you ever tried to get people to do something that you knew would be really great for them to do? You would think they would say, "I would love to...
