quality
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Reblog – Quality in ministry for good and bad reasons
Striving for doing things well (quality) is neither good or bad, but it can be done for good or bad reasons. It’s not good to make things quality for quality’s sake. Neither to make you look impressive, or to make… Continue reading
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The difference between being in ‘sales’ and being in ‘ministry’ is…
The difference between being in ‘sales’ and being in ‘ministry’ is heartbreak. See, if I’m trying to sell you something, it’s because I get a commission, or it’s my job – get paid to help you want something (usually want… Continue reading
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Av. idea executed well VS. an excellent idea with av. execution?
You have to work out what you’re happy with. And you can’t treat every scenario the same. If you never do anything, waiting for the perfect idea to come along, you’ll never do anything. Sometimes it’s just better to run… Continue reading
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Why God gave you gifts
God gives gifts to individuals (like you) to serve his people (your church and the non-Christians around you). Gifts from God enable people to do particular tasks really well. If you’re struggling to do something at an average standard (kids… Continue reading
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Finish at the height of fun
You have two options. Call things to an end at the height of their fun, or, call things to an end after that when everyone’s had enough. This is something they tell teachers and cru camp leaders all the time.… Continue reading
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Quality should be motivated by love
Some Christians just want quality for quality’s sake, or they think we need to match the world around us. Some Christians are wary of quality because they think its about manipulating feelings and that its all smoke a mirrors. But… Continue reading
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Why let the leaders lead?
Romans 12 says, “in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us […] if it is to encourage, then give… Continue reading
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To make an overall improvement, start with just one thing
If you want to improve something in your ministry, say your public meetings, or the content of your bible studies, don’t think that the only way to do it is by a massive overhaul. Sometimes, quality has slipped over time.… Continue reading
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