Tag: Ministry Inside

1. Just read John Ortberg’s reflections on reading. Very good and very refreshing, particularly if you feel behind in your reading. 2. You might watch this video on strategic listening by business author and consultant Tom Peters. Those of us who are ministers really need to pay attention to what he is saying about the… Continue reading Ministry Inside.8

1. William Willimon has written a very good piece entitled “ Major Moves in Ministry.” Specifically he addresses moves that ministers/pastors/church leaders must make in our day. Willimon is a good thinker, a prolific writer, and an outstanding preacher. I read whatever he writes. 2. Do you ever read Bob Buford’s blog (founder of Leadership… Continue reading Ministry Inside.7

Each Thursday this summer, I am posting “Ministry Inside” with ministers/church leaders in mind. Please let me know if you find this helpful. 1. Have you spent any time with Google books? You might want to consider this wonderful source of e-books. If you are not familiar with this, you might be amazed at what… Continue reading Ministry Inside.6

As I post the following today, I am thinking about ministers in particular. However, I really think many other people might find something useful here. 1. You might enjoy MP3’s of the Austin Sermon Seminar. Speakers included Rubel Shelly, Jim Reynolds, Paul Watson, Wendell Willis and Everett Ferguson. I did three presentations on “Preaching from… Continue reading Ministry Inside.5

1. Just became aware of a blog written by a couple who went through infidelity in their marriage and now have experienced the restoration of their marriage. (See “Our Marriage Restored “) This could be a very encouraging resource for some couples. (Thanks Trey Morgan) 2. I have always enjoyed laughing. So much of life… Continue reading Ministry Inside.4

Each Thursday, throughout the next two months, I am posting “Ministry Inside” especially for ministers who read this blog. Perhaps some of this will be helpful.    1. Have you seen Instapaper ? I am finding this to be very helpful. This tool enables you to quickly browse through numerous online newspapers, magazines, etc. and save… Continue reading Ministry Inside.3

(Each Thursday during May/June, I am posting especially for those people who are ministers. I suspect, however, if you are a regular reader of this blog, that you will find something here that interests you as well.) You might enjoy an article that I wrote entitled, “Moving Beyond Self-Consciousness.” You can find it at MentorNetwork.org.… Continue reading Ministry Inside.2

For the next six weeks, each Thursday, “Ministry Inside” will appear on this blog. I am writing this post specifically for ministers. This doesn’t mean that others will not gain something from the post. Nevertheless, this particular series will focus on some of the needs and interests of ministers. (After six weeks, I plan to… Continue reading Ministry Inside.1