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Self-Confidence, Humility; Your Choice
I find a common communication practice quite funny—creating phrases with words that really don't go together, and yet, still make sense.
by Steve Adams
posted 3/7/08

Becoming an Authentic Leader
Authentic leadership involves more than potential.
by Jim Wideman
posted 1/11/08

Good Leaders Are Good Teammates
No matter how great an individual player you are, your relationship with your team can make you or break you.
by Jim Wideman
posted 11/2/07

Leading Those Above You
In the thirty years I've been involved in children's ministries, I've noticed there is often a communication problem between church leadership and the children's ministry.
by Jim Wideman
posted 9/7/07

Is My Leadership Spiritual?
Most Christian leaders sense that there should be something different about our leadership than what is offered in the secular marketplace, but we're not always sure what that is.
by Ruth Haley Barton
posted 7/27/07

A Steady Rhythm
The not-so-secret key to effective ministry and leadership.
by Ruth Haley Barton
posted 7/27/07

Making It Personal: Jesus Loves Me!
This article is fourth in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?".
by Mindy Stoms
posted 7/13/07

Jesus Loves: How We Can Help Children Ages 3-5 Experience Jesus
This article is third in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?".
by Laura Hebling
posted 6/15/07

Jesus, For the First Time
This article is the second in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?".
by Kerri Mahla
posted 5/18/07

Yes, Jesus Loves Me!
What are we doing? That's the question we challenged ourselves to answer.
by David Staal
posted 4/20/07

Heaven, Harvard, and Other Parent Choices
I like to say that the goal for my children is heaven, not Harvard (which is a great thing, since none of my dear kids seems destined for the latter!).
by Betsy Hart
posted 1/19/07

From Frantic to Fantastic
I love Starbucks coffee. However, I can't imagine how people can visit their neighborhood Starbucks to read a book, work on a project, or to just relax.
by Ashley Cornelius
posted 10/27/06

Worth Cheering About
A recent incident confirmed that a hectic ministry pace can serve as a big, constant distraction in life.
by David Staal and Marta Johnson
posted 6/5/06

Setting the Stage for Drama
Think about the last time you were emotionally moved.
by Aaron Reynolds
posted 3/3/06

Hands—From the Heart
The human hand performs many miraculous tasks.
by David Staal with Susan DeLay
posted 2/6/06

The Sound of Ministry
This weekend, listen to your ministry.
by David Staal and Susan Shadid
posted 1/5/06

To Abide or To Abound?
The disciple's dilemma: sit at His feet or serve in His name?
John Ortberg
Leadership Journal, Spring 2000

From Ordinary to Great
Five characteristics of a potential leader
by Brett Eastman, Founder and CEO, Lifetogether
posted 4/26/03

The First Gauge
This article focuses on a reliable tool to help children's ministries see their effectiveness.
by David Staal and Susan Shadid
posted 12/5/05

Soul Health
You can't be fruitful if you neglect the Source.
by Mindy Caliguire
Leadership Journal, Fall 2004

One Way to Say It
Sometimes it can be so refreshing to hear a child's perspective!
by David Staal
posted 11/3/05

Got a Moment, Pastor?
Do you approve the minutes of the meetings God arranges for you?
by Gordon MacDonald
Leadership Journal, Winter 2004

Are You Dangerously Tired?
A hard-to-recognize hazard for Christian leaders
by Ruth Haley Barton
posted 6/29/05

Home Field Advantage
Parenting can be especially difficult for those of us in ministry.
by Bo Boshers
posted 4/18/05

Fit for the Adventure
Along the road of life, sometimes you must steer toward a place that you'd rather avoid.
by Sue Miller
posted 4/18/05

Running Out of Miracles
Big Idea creator Phil Vischer had his dream crumble, but he's no longer s-scared.
by Bob Smietana
Christianity Today | posted 5/14/04

What Every Church Leader Needs to Know About Children's Ministry
An interview with and comments made by Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church.
posted 3/8/05

What Every Children's Ministry Leader Needs to Know
Bill Hybels on effective leadership in children's ministry.
posted 3/8/05

Communication As a Team
Once you've recruited volunteers and trained them for each of their positions, how do you form and maintain a strong bond in a group of very diverse people?
posted 3/8/05