We all deal with rumors and criticism from time to time. Norman Vincent Peale made an interesting statement: Most of us would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. Our ego loves to be praised and it hates to be criticized by someone. But it can be to our salvation to be able to look at criticism objectively, find any truth in it and throw away the rest. We all have to learn this skill set. There is a lot to be learned from criticism if we are willing to learn. But the decision t...
After being in the ministry for over 40 years, Dr. Jim McCann has discovered that the type of outreach depends on the community that you are in. For example, rural/farming community versus city/urban community. In the rural communities, the people need to be touched in your outreach. You can organize Christmas parades, park days, and share information about the church and win people to Christ. His church wanted to be touchable, letting the people know that they loved them, they cared fo...
In this episode, Pastor Rick Vinson shares on working with volunteers. Smaller churches in particular rely on a lot of volunteers. If you don’t have the resources to pay for the different ministry positions yet, then you will need to focus on recruiting volunteers. There are ways to compensate the volunteer staff other than a salary where they will feel appreciated, for example receiving a special love offering for them. Do as much as you can to honor them and show your appreciation to them. ...
In this episode, Pastor Tom Brown shares on how to handle toxic church members. We realize that Jesus Himself had a toxic member, Judas Iscariot. We will always have members who will give us problems. But we need to avoid condemnation. Thoughts will come to us how could someone act this way after teaching them the Word of God for a number of years. Don’t get under condemnation if there are some church members who are giving you problems and they have not changed by now. It has nothing ...
In this episode, Dr. Timothy McFall shares on the importance of time management. Everything boils down to what you do with your time. If you don’t have a destination, then you are not driven with time management. If you have a purpose, then you are motivated to do something with your time. If you understand time management, you will succeed. Ask yourself: Where will you be in five years? Where will your church or ministry be in five years? Then break down the long-term goal into i...
In this episode, Dr. Herbert Viars shares on the importance of raising up the next generation of leadership and how they can fulfill their destiny. Eph. 4:7 CEB: God has given his grace to each one of us measured out by the gift that is given by Christ. One of the core undertakings in his church is to develop any leader candidate that presents themselves, and to help them discover and walk out their destiny and God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Eph. 4:11-13 NLT: Now...
In this episode, Pastor Allen Bailey shares 6 vital keys that will help to protect your focus. As leaders, we tend to talk everyone else about what they need to be focused on: what life needs to look like, what the ministry of helps needs to look like, how to serve and do all the things in the work of the ministry. If the enemy can get you to focus on the wrong thing, he can end everything you are called to do. God called you to be a visionary and to cast the vision. Believe for others ...
In this podcast, Dr. Daniel Gualtieri shares important strategies for running your race—the race that God has called you to—and crossing the finish line to win the prize. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win (1 Cor. 9:24 NASB). You have to prepare and condition yourself much more before you run the actual race. This is what the Christian life is all about—preparing yourself with the Word and studying to show ...
In this podcast, Pastor Dan Olson expounds on several vital strategies for hitting the bullseye and staying on target in the ministry which is our lifelong goal. Philippians 3:13-14: Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. It takes commitment and determination to stay on ...
In his message, Pastor Tom Leuther shares valuable insights from Acts 10 about Cornelius being a History Maker and a World Shaker. He was the first gentile to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. His life impacted history and generations to come. God has a plan for your life. Rejoice because you are making a difference right where you are at. What you are doing is changing history. Don’t give up! Don’t quit! Don’t overlook the significant by looking for the spectacular. God is in th...
In his message, Rev. Mike Joyner shares how Paul compared the Christian life to a race. The ultimate goal is to finish strong and win! There will always be difficulties and troubles that come your way because we have an adversary and live in a curse-filled world. You can’t control the circumstances or conditions around you but you can control your response to them. If you receive negative news or a bad report, look past it and lean on the Lord, and speak the Word about your situation. R...
In his message, Pastor Lafayette White shares vital strategies for your leadership to be on the cutting edge. Your preparation step to increase is organization. God wants us to be people who set things in order. Titus 1:5: For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you. Organization creates order. When you establish order, it eliminates procrastination, extinguishes frustration and expose...
In his message, Pastor Michael Moonoo shares how vital it is for us to get full and stay full of the Word and the Holy Spirit in these days we are living in. As ministers, we can’t afford to be empty or half full. We need to stay armed spiritually; we need to stay proficient and we need to stay ready! First, be full of the Word! Matthew 4:4: But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” We live by the rev...
Statistics tell us that 70% of leaders struggle with loneliness. This comes from dealing with people and the demands of ministry in this current culture. Loneliness causes us to shut down and makes us feel like there is no purpose left for us. It can steal our focus, and affect our life and marriage. If you are feeling lonely, there is hope for you. You do have purpose, and you are not alone in this. In his message, Pastor Kia Perez shares practical steps for getting out of loneliness. ...
In her message, Dr. Datha Thomas shares that we are called to be leaders for such a time as this. Nobody can do your assignment like you. Never underestimate the power of what God has chosen to put in you. Even if we feel unqualified to be leaders, when we get into the Word of God, we realize what an honor it is for God to consider each and every one of us as leaders. God has chosen us to help others to fulfill their destiny. When God created us, He placed gifts and talents inside of ...
In his message, Dr. Daniel Gualtieri emphasizes our need for the power of the Holy Spirit in demonstration, as well as the supernatural working through the Word of God in our lives and ministries. There is a recipe for God’s power and blessing in Psalm 119:145-148. The keys include developing a devotion and personal relationship with God, as well as a partnership with Him so there will be an impartation of the Holy Spirit that flows when you are ministering. Make yourself an expert in ...
Balancing Act: Discovering the most important Biblical balance in an unbalanced world In his message, Pastor Jim Frease shares powerful combination concepts of grace and truth for you and your ministry. While we live in a very unbalanced world and culture, God wants us to have Biblical balance. There are two imbalances that can be found in today's churches. First, condemnation churches major on what they are against versus what they are for. They speak the truth but not in love. Secon...
In this episode, Pastor Zane Bousum shares vital insights on how we can lead and love others, as church and ministry leaders. Hosea 11:3-4 (NASB): “Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; but they did not know that I healed them. I pulled them along with cords of a man, with ropes of love, and I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws; and I bent down and fed them.” There are powerful keys for leadership in these verses. First, lift your people up in ...
At the age of 15, Dr. Daniel King wrote down a goal of leading one million people to Jesus by the age of 30. After reaching it, his goal now is one million souls per year. Sharing about Jesus is an assignment given to every single believer. Between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, He had one thing on His mind: The Great Commission. The world is a very dark place. But let your light shine! Each one of us is called to be a shining light in the midst of great darkness. It takes one...
The story in Mark 4 gives us insight into the peace Jesus had in the middle of a storm, and the ability of not being disturbed by what goes on around Him. If Jesus had a pillow, and used it in the storms of His earthly ministry and life, we should have one too. The pillow represents rest and confidence that God will take care of us, and not being bothered by the storms around us. Many have the question: Why do great men and women make mistakes? The #1 reason why people make mistakes in ...