Category: Leadership
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10 Benefits of Leading a Rural Church
For about 35 years now I have been a rural pastor. While serving in that role I have been greatly blessed and have discovered many benefits to pastoring in a smaller, rural setting. Here are 10 of them, in no particular order: Deep Relationships In small communities, you have the opportunity to really know your…
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Top Ten Things Your Pastor Is NOT Thinking About 5 Minutes Before Worship Begins
10. Last week’s committee meeting 9. Next week’s committee meeting 8. That issue you’ve been thinking about all week so you could bring it up the next time you saw the pastor 7. Paper towels in the men’s room 6. The name of that couple who sat behind you two weeks ago 5. The most…
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A Rational Response to a Perceived Attack
To avoid making things worse with our own emotional reactions, leaders need a rational way to process a perceived attack and determine how to respond.
John W. Crowder 