Perry Noble gives some good reasons to get some rest.  School’s starting soon (July 31 for me if you can believe it), so take advantage of some down time if you have it.

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We’re in the process of creating a master list of songs on the Leader Wiki. 
Check it out and if you’re tech savy, add your own songs.  If not, just comment here about what songs you’d like and we’ll look up the info on them and add them to the list.

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Pastor, Jeff Mikels has a post this morning on one step closer… about being a wise blogging pastor, knowing why he’s blogging.
Depending on where you are on the blogging spectrum (reader to addicted poster), Jeff contemplates how blogging relates to Colossians 4:5 - “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most […]

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Smart Christian (what a name for a website) posts this little reminder of how important (and biblical) it is for us to focus on one person among the crowd.
When we read the Gospels, we see Jesus’ love for individuals among the crowds. In fact, he often rejected the crowds to minister to a single person.
That […]

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This article from Christianity Today is titled Transforming Volunteers.  Even if you are a volunteer leader yourself, it’s good to keep in mind how you can help support and encourage other volunteers, particularly those new to our ministry.
1. Training. Many churches focus on training leaders, but not volunteers. According to Simmons, “If it is important […]

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Have you really sat back and thought about areas of your life where you need greater development.
John Maxwell talks a lot about continuing self-assessment and continuing to grow. 
The Practice of Leadership has a little summary of what Maxwell has to say about developing a personal growth plan from his book The Success Journey: The Process […]

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From Leadership Unleashed…
A much-overlooked component of leadership is the willingness to be wrong.
Admitting we are wrong shows vulnerability and makes us more approachable.  Other leaders and kids are less likely to be intimidated when we openly admit our mistakes.
Let’s say you screw up, which is simply part of being human. When you admit it — […]

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