Well, I've sifted through my Google Reader and the net collected 10 posts that address more of the HOW TO BE a ministry leader, so it's time to share. Here they are, in random order:
The Problem with Pastor As A Rock Star by Ed Stetzer via Tim Challies
Rewire Your Brain for Change by Dr. Keith E. Webb
Anticipating.His.Presence by Herb Halstead
Why Do You Seek the Holy Grail? by Matthew Snider
Pray and Word: Encouragement During Difficult Days of Ministry by Ron Edmondson
Who Are Your "Trusted Advisors"? by Michael Hyatt
A Goose and God by Michael Perkins
Avoiding Burnout by Scott Smith (The SarcasticXtian)
Hey Pastor, Don't Be A Statistic by Brandon A. Cox
The P Word for Leaders - Priorities by Dan Rockwell
My prayer is that one or more of these posts will help you serve strong in ministry leadership. If you know someone who needs to read one of the posts, share it. Together, we are more than our individual parts. After all, we are the body of Christ!
DID I MISS A "HOW TO BE" POST?
Have you written or seen a post on HOW TO BE a ministry leader? Not listed above? Then by all means, add it to the list! Use the Simply Linked widget below (comment on how it's helped you, if you like):
This is a great idea for a post-type. Thanks for including me, and the post idea :-)
Posted by: herbhalstead | July 14, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Scott,
I'm honored you include a link to one of my blogs here. You are a great encourager.
Cheers,
Dan
Posted by: Dan Rockwell (Leadership Freak) | July 14, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Herb, thanks for visiting. I like what you are writing about. I look forward to seeing more...
Dan, it's is my pleasure to include you here. Thanks for your continued faithfulness to helping improve others...
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | July 14, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Hey Scott. Thanks for the great links. You are a leader of leaders because you build others as you run after God! Thanks for the lead.
Posted by: ArtieDavis | July 14, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Thanks Scott for listing me here. I'm honored!
Ron
Posted by: Ron Edmondson | July 14, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Artie & Ron - It was easy to list what you wrote here. You guys are giants. Keep up the good work. ...and DON'T burnout!
Posted by: Scott Couchenour | July 14, 2010 at 04:54 PM