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Say What You Mean & Do What You Say

Say What You Mean & Do What You Say

We have all probably heard the saying “Say what you mean and mean what you say.” Saying what you mean is being consistent with your thoughts and words. But what does it mean to “mean what you say”? Well, it means actually doing what you say. It’s being consistent with your words and then your subsequent behavior and actions. So many of us stop at the saying part but it’s the doing that makes all the difference. The credibility and integrity of your leadership depends on it.

Preaching vs. Counseling

Preaching vs. Counseling

There is a difference between preaching and counseling. However, sometimes in the midst of counseling someone, it’s difficult not to be preachy because some of us are wired that way. Our bias towards action compels us to dispense solutions and fix problems, rather than to simply be an attentive listener and provide some counsel.

Counseling is not something they teach you in seminary. At least not when I was attending.  Perhaps these are courses that will be helpful for future pastors working in the churches.  We are dealing with more mental, emotional and spiritual issues in our ministries and it will benefit us all if we were prepared to respond thru proper training and equipping.

Words From The Wise

Words From The Wise

I’m thankful for wise Christian men who have mentored me over the years.  Some of them I have never met in person but their writings and talks have deeply shaped my faith and character.  People like Eugene Peterson, John Wooden, Dallas Willard, Frederick Buechner, Chuck Swindoll and Andy Stanley.

4 Things For Church Leaders To Remember When People Need Help

4 Things For Church Leaders To Remember When People Need Help

  1. Listen
    • We can’t solve all their problems in 30 minutes but we can listen to their struggles and challenges. I love what Eugene Peterson once said at a conference I attended. “Our role is not to get something done but to pay attention to what is going on.”

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