Pastoral Advice. Preach, don’t perform. Don’t complain. Leave the people with hope. Serious matters should become Wed night Bible study series. Stay close to your wife and children. Love the old hymns. Give careful attention … Read More

Motivating. Two types-Internal & External. Maturity is internal. Immaturity is external. Example & exhortation are needed for both the mature & the immature. Motivation does not need a diversity of new things, but a variety … Read More

Cantankerous Members. A local church is a body. There are uncomely parts yet still a part of the body. Learn from the negative member for they will tell you what you will not tell yourself. … Read More

Teamwork I. Esteem other team members. Pray for each other. All are called. No egos allowed. Let the pastor lead in the placement of team members. Teamwork will create leaders out of followers. Stay in … Read More

Time Management. Put your life on paper-168 hrs in a week. Time is an event. Avoid people and places that waste time. Use 3 x 5 cards and assign a time to deal with matters. … Read More

Cost Consciousness I. Vote in an annual budget. Base the budget on last years figures. Hire someone who’s loyal to do the bookkeeping. Remind folks the budget says “yes” or “no” not the bookkeeper. Get … Read More

Anti Growth Factors I. Lack of scheduled church soul winning time. Not picking up converts for church. No altar workers. No name takers. No water in the baptistry. No baptismal robes. Big Sunday school classes. … Read More

Leaders. Take care of the little things & that will care for the big things. Stability creates security. Earn the title leader. Inspire. Example is the great motivator. Great followers make great leaders. Leaders give … Read More

Competition I. Be your own competitor. Never compare your church to great churches. Keep stats. Compare year to year stats. Pay attention to manpower or the number of man hours out on the streets for … Read More

Motivation. Two types-INWARD and OUTWARD. Both necessary. Maturity is when it comes from inside more than outside. The best motivation is to be an example. Motivation does not need diversity of new things, but a … Read More