Saturday Links
Curated links for your weekend reading:
3 Reasons Church Leaders Should Observe the Sabbath
Here are three practical reasons we — particularly as church leaders — should keep the Sabbath.
What if we were like King David, taking the initiative: Who might I intentionally show kindness to today? Even more: Is there someone unexpected who I could bless?
Eye Opening Facts From Barna On Church Planting Finances
While church planting is by nature high risk, we really need to help this movement take dramatic steps forward in terms of resources, models, and financial best practices.
Reflections from a Lifetime in Ministry
- Create a vision for your life and ministry that you can return to over and over again.
- Resolve to imbibe the Scriptures. Memorize them and meditate on them, frequently.
- Resolve to make prayer a centerpiece of your life and ministry…
Content Isn’t Everything — Or, Some Help for the Boring Bible Teacher
Here are three reasons why teachers of the Bible shouldn’t be boring — and four strategies to avoid boring teaching.
Three Opportunities for the Criticized Preacher
Here are three opportunities the preacher has when criticism comes.
My column this week at The Gospel Coalition Canada: People and Issues
We’re not just dealing with issues and propositions. We’re dealing with people too.