I was recently in a gathering of pastors and prayer leaders where the main speaker posed the question, “What is Jesus doing in heaven right now?” His answer: “He’s praying!” Hebrews 7:25 says “… he (Jesus) always lives to intercede for those who come to God through him.” That realization should be of extraordinary inspiration to us as we too …
SYSTEMS THINKING FOR LEADERS: Uncovering What’s Really Happening at Your Church
Announcing … a Luminex Training Event for Church Leaders SYSTEMS THINKING FOR LEADERS: Uncovering What’s Really Happening at Your Church WHEN: Wednesday, December 12, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch included) WHERE: Zion Reformed Church, 4457 36th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418 To understand and lead change, you must first understand systems. In this interactive workshop, John Messer will introduce …
Recognizing God’s Voice
On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Karla Van Otteren expresses her belief that “50% of hearing God is simply paying attention.” Karla gives valuable insight into hearing God’s voice, making the point that while God is always speaking, so many of us are not equipped to hear His voice. Are YOU interested in breaking through the barriers that keep us from hearing …
Prepare, Equip, Inspire
What if instead of simply recruiting volunteers, we were intentional to prepare people to serve, equip people to serve, and inspire people to serve? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Greg Brower explains why preparing, equipping, and inspiring can make all the difference.
Praying for Your Ministry
When God calls us to do His work, He provides everything we need to do it. If we ask Him, He will gladly give us the strategies we need as well. The question is, are we asking? When we pray for our ministries, do we ask God to lead us? We present our good ideas and ask for His blessing, …
Four Steps to Strategic Prayer
When we pray for our ministries, do we ask God to lead us? We present our good ideas and ask for His blessing, but are we seeking His direction? On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Shawna Beyer leads us on how to seek God’s strategy for a specific ministry context.
Dealing With Anxiety (part 2)
If you missed “Part 1” of this topic, watch Scott’s previous Whiteboard Wednesday here! On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday (Anxiety part 2), Scott Lokers shares four ways we can more effectively deal with anxiety. We can … Slow things down Listen to understand See the good Get some coaching Watch the video to learn more!
How to Manage as Anxiety Rises (part 1)
As our anxiety increases, we instinctively gravitate toward “in the moment” reactions rather than well though out, creative solutions. Is there a better way? Thankfully, there is! Check out what Scott Lokers has to teach us on today’s Whiteboard Wednesday!
Finishing Well – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 5: Episode 6
According to Dr. J. Robert Clinton, only one in three Christian leaders finish well. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, John Messer addresses the barriers to, and the benefits of, finishing well.
Learning To Lead Yourself
Leadership development is one of my greatest passions. I love to see how God works through the gifts and talents of other people. Feeling part of what God is doing in somebody else’s life is very rewarding. In fact, it is so rewarding that it can become addictive. Yes. When you see someone growing in their potential, there is a …