Posts Tagged ‘intentionality’
You Can’t Cheat Death with Enthusiasm
By Kerry Bural | March 9, 2010
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In my previous post on the power of energy I mentioned that even the best laid plans and strategies, lacking divine and vibrant energy, will fall flat and potentially fail miserably.
It is important to temper this by knowing that sometimes the worst thing you can do is try to energize a ...
Convenience versus Commitment?
By Kayla Barrett | February 25, 2010
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Convenience versus commitment; can the two co-exist? I am challenged to say no to this question, but if I’m honest, it would be a lot easier if they could.
Let’s face it. We live in a culture that is fast changing and demands so much of our time and attention. As ...
Topics: Doing the Ministry
Can We Learn From the Paparazzi?
By Kayla Barrett | February 4, 2010
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If you think about the headlines you have heard on the news in the last seven days, how many of them focused on a Hollywood starlet, the latest celebrity divorce or political scandal? The sad truth is that actual jobs exist with the sole purpose of sniffing out a juicy ...
The Juice Needed to Propel You Forward in Ministry Impact and Church Growth
By Kerry Bural | January 29, 2010
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The path toward ministry growth, vibrancy and impact is littered with obstacles.
Most leaders I know struggle daily with problem after problem after problem. The more lives they touch, the more whacked out are the obstacles they face. It just comes with the territory if you’re striving to do something worthwhile ...
Topics: Leadership, Strategic
Lone Ranger Ministry . . . Is There Such a Thing?
By Kayla Barrett | October 30, 2009
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Remember the scene? The situation looks hopeless. A villain has taken advantage of an innocent bystander in some way. Then the Lone Ranger arrives just in time to save the day. Good prevails over evil. Departing on his white horse, Silver, the Ranger would famously say, "Hi-yo, Silver, away!" as ...
Topics: Best Practices, Communication
Actively and Intentionally Speaking About Jesus
By Kayla Barrett | October 19, 2009
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Isn’t it amazing what we can learn from children? Often, with no prompting, they tell you how they really see things. And so often, their honesty contains real nuggets of truth.
That very thing happened recently with my niece.
We were traveling in a car, and if our travels are anything like ...
Why You Should Take the Initiative to Drive Change in Your Ministry or Church
By Kerry Bural | September 16, 2009
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The need for change in ministries and churches has never been greater and can be felt at multiple levels. Yet ministry leaders often feel stuck in neutral, or worse, like they’re moving backwards.
To remain healthy, every ministry or church should pursue at least some level of change at any given ...
Topics: Leadership, Vision
