Multiplication is the principle energizing God’s economy, writes Pastor Rick Warren. Whatever you give to God — time, energy, money — God receives and gives you more. It’s not prosperity Gospel, it’s just how the grace economy works. How can this principle energize your ministry? (Photo: SweeTango, Creative Commons)
Indecisiveness can cause stress for you, your staff, and even your congregation. It is a form of double-mindedness, and James 1:8 says it leads to instability, writes Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, who shares four steps he uses when he confronts indecision. (Tsahi Levent-Levi, Creative Commons)
What does it take to lead a congregation? Intelligence and charisma count, for sure, but Saddleback Church’s Rick Warren says nothing is more important than vision. “You must constantly answer the question: Why are we here? If you don’t know the answer, you can’t lead,” Warren writes. Check out his essay on how to develop […]
“Your congregation can invest in eternity by using their money for God’s purposes. It is secure. It is risk free. It comes with guaranteed interest. It yields dividends forever,” writes Rick Warren in this column on Pastors.com. What are they? What do you think? (Photo © rangizzz – Fotolia.com)
What’s your church all about? Most churches have the same basic goals, but which they emphasize and how they achieve them varies. Does your church have a statement that expresses its purpose in words that are succinct and inspirational? Saddleback Church’s Rick Warren offers some good advice. (Photo by Sultry, used by Creative Commons license. […]
If you want your church to grow, you must learn how to motivate believers to invest their resources into the kingdom for ministry and for facilities, says “Purpose-Driven Pastor” Rick Warren. It is a key responsibility of leadership. See whether Warren’s eight reasons ring true for your church. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
Most things take desire, time and practice to do well, and even more desire, more time and more practice to master. The same holds true for living with generosity. Good stewardship starts with desire and requires discipline and practice. But how can we cultivate the desire for people to live generously, when the whole proposition is counter-cultural? (Photo by Phillip West (who specializes in paper folding), used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
