By Darrell Johns The word mentor comes from the name of a character in Homer’s Odyssey. In this ancient greek tale, King Odysseus of Ithaca entrusted his only son, Telemachus, to the care and training of his wise friend, Mentor, while he himself went off to the Trojan war. A dictionary definition of a mentor… Continue reading What Is Mentoring?
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Mentoring
By Norm Paslay II This is not a discourse on mentoring. I am attempting to share from my heart and life experience an incredible model of mentoring that proved to be very powerful. In fact, at the core of my thesis is the intent to honor my father, Norman R. Paslay I. His life and… Continue reading Mentoring
Traits of Successful Leaders
By Dave Smith I. Sincerity II. Capacity For Work Edison stated, “Success is 98% perspiration and 2% inspiration” III. Ability To Press On In Adversity A leader will have much discouragement and opposition IV. Must Exhibit A Love For His Co-laborers V. Ability To Organize VI. Must Develop A Vision For His Ministry VII. Must… Continue reading Traits of Successful Leaders
How to Be a Visionary Leader
By Dave Smith I. Dare To Dream A. Have a desire to do something in your ministry bigger than yourself B. As God shows you what He wants you to accomplish for His glory, put your faith in the Lord to do it for you II. Prepare To Dream A. Do your homework B. Ask… Continue reading How to Be a Visionary Leader
Quoted: Spurgeon on Ministry
If sinners will be damned, At least let them leap to hell over my body. And if they will perish, Let them perish with my arms around their knees begging them to stay. And if hell must be filled, At least let it be filled in the teeth of my exertion. And let not one… Continue reading Quoted: Spurgeon on Ministry
Bible Reading Plan for Ministry
By John Carroll, pastor of Calvary Apostolic Church in Salina, KS. The following is a plan of Bible reading and study that I have developed for my own personal use. I hope it is a blessing to you, should you choose to implement it in your own life. I begin my study each day by… Continue reading Bible Reading Plan for Ministry
Leadership Kit
All leaders would do well to have certain items in their possession to remind them of the meaning of ministry. Here’s what I have in my Leadership Kit… erasers To forget people’s mistakes, failures and complaints Bendy straw Flexible but still functional Rubberband Willingness to stretch Knowing your limitations Balloon Shows what the size/growth (spiritual… Continue reading Leadership Kit
PK’s And Their Dads
Note: This is an article about “Preacher’s Kids” written by Tony Suarez, of Iglesia De Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia where to start… I’m not sure who to write to: the PK’s or the Fathers… I knew at a very young age that I was going to be in the ministry…actually I can’t think of anything… Continue reading PK’s And Their Dads
Quoted: Anna Garlin
A successful woman preacher was once asked “what special obstacles have you met as a woman in the ministry?” “Not one,” she answered, “except the lack of a minister’s wife.
Processing the Call to the Ministry
This video explores the call of God on an individual’s life and gives some sound advice on how to process this incredible experience. Please take a moment to comment after you’ve watched and leave your own thoughts or experiences about confronting the call of God in your life.