I was scrolling through Facebook recently and came across a meme that made me laugh. It said, “You can’t please everyone. You’re not a taco.” Even if tacos aren’t among your favorite foods, we can agree on at least one thing: You can’t make everyone happy. Anyone who has served in a leadership position for … Continue reading 3 Things To Do When You Face Opposition
Old-Fashioned Directions
I used to be somewhat “directionally challenged.” Over time, I’ve gotten much better at finding my way around, but that may be due to the availability of turn-by-turn directions from my phone. I remember being lost in a Little Rock neighborhood on one occasion. It was during my time as assistant to the president at … Continue reading Old-Fashioned Directions
3 Considerations Before You Quit
“Pastor, we need to talk,” said the volunteer leader one Wednesday night after all the kids had gone home. “These kids just aren’t the same as they used to be. They seem to be getting wilder by the week. This is a good program; we’re telling them about Jesus. However, I’m not as young as … Continue reading 3 Considerations Before You Quit
The One Non-Negotiable Trait for Volunteer Ministry Leaders
Pastors are all too familiar with the struggle of identifying potential volunteers to lead ministries in the church. When a position becomes vacant, the questions begin to swirl: Who would be a good fit? Should it be a man or a woman? Maybe a younger person with kids? Perhaps a retired person with more “free … Continue reading The One Non-Negotiable Trait for Volunteer Ministry Leaders
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