Donald Miller will be speaking at the 2006 National Pastor's Convention, February 22-25, 2006 in San Diego, California, along with John Ortberg, Tony Campolo, Anne Graham Lotz, and more. Nurture your soul. Engage your mind. Meangingful conversation. For more information or to register, visit nationalpastorsconvention.com.

Don Miller was a student and campus ministry leader at Reed College in Portland, ...

Topics:	Compassion, Confession, Outreach, Repentance, Restoration, Seekers, Service
Filters:	Outreach, Service, Shepherd, Social justice, Volunteer, Young adults ministry
Purpose:	Evangelism
References:	Proverbs 20:9, Matthew 7:3-5, Colossians 3:12-14
Date Added:	July 11, 2007

God has entrusted us with his most precious treasure—people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith, and good character. I would not give my life to any church that was not serious about this calling—the transformation of human beings. God has decided, for his own good reasons, that people are not transformed outside of community.

Years ago, while on ...

Topics:	Community, Confession, Encouragement, Guidance, Small groups, Spiritual formation
Filters:	Bible study, Counseling, Discipleship, Mentoring, Small groups, Spiritual director, Volunteer
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Acts 13, Acts 15, James 1:23
Date Added:	July 12, 2007

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured ...

Topics:	Christian life, Confession, Forgiveness, Human limitations, Mistakes, Performance, Renewal, Spiritual disciplines
Filters:	Bible study, Discipleship, Pastor, Preaching
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Titus 3:3-8
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

In business, great achievements are generally the result of effective teams. The person who tries to stand alone will quickly lose strength and enthusiasm. Even jesus, though he was God and could have done everything by himself, chose to gather a group of key followers to help him carry out his earthly ministry and to keep him company along the way.

Again I saw something meaningless under the sun:

There ...

Topics:	Community, Confession, Enthusiasm, Fellowship, Prayer, Relationships, Small groups, Teamwork
Filters:	Church board, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

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Called into Crisis
by James D. Berkley
This book helps church leaders transform crises into opportunities (Word Publishing, 1989; ISBN 0917463234).

Leadership MeditationsDavid Goetz, editor These meditations focus on the external aspects of Christian leadershipfamily, management, mentoring, and servanthood (Tyndale, 2001; ISBN ...

Topics:	Church safety, Church staff, Compensation, Confession, Confidentiality, Counseling, Legal issues, Management
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 11:13-14, Galatians 6:2, James 5:13-16
Date Added:	August 27, 2007

"What am I supposed to do with this?" I handed my wife a photo of "Ground-breaking Sunday." It was a beautiful scene. Senior citizens, children, new families, and our leadership team were celebrating the start of construction on our new ministry center. She graciously smiled and said, "Frame it, and let it be a reminder of your need to be humble."

The picture that was supposed to represent a great ...

Topics:	Authenticity, Character, Confession, Humility, Leadership, Mistakes
Filters:	Church board, Management, Pastor, Volunteer
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 12:1, Ephesians 4:2
Date Added:	January 02, 2008