ep•i•dem•ic (ĕp-ĭ-dĕm´-ĭk) n. An outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely.
It's no overstatement to say that legions of Christians are infected by "an outbreak of a contagious disease," a disease that seems to be spreading "rapidly and wildly" throughout the culture. It is especially prevalent among U.S. Christians in leadership positions, ...
When our small staff (of two) met for a long-term planning and goals review, my colleague was visibly stressed. She said, "My whole life is church. I'm drained, rather than energized, by ministry. I want to be able to go home without thinking about work all the time."
We talked about delegating some of her duties. But she was already delegating effectively. Then we talked about her schedule. ...
Few people are busier than active church leaders. Amid the demands of church life, work, and family, how do you find time to pray? Ben Patterson, Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and author of Deepening Your Conversation with God (Bethany House), speaks candidly about the place to begin: our priorities.
As church leaders, how do you get work done and still pray?
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