You are not wrong

by Ron | | kidmin, Leadership

I was recently remembering a mentoring relationship with a friend who was getting started in children’s ministry.  He had the desire and the calling, but not much experience.  I remember the first time I met with him and we talked through some of his concerns,...

How to Make Better Decisions : 9 questions to ask

by Ron | | Leadership

Have you ever wondered how to make better decisions?  We make thousands of decisions every day. Research studies say the average person can make up to 35,000 decisions every single day. From the little decisions like what to wear and what to eat to bigger decisions...

The Gate : Overcoming discouragement in ministry

by Ron | | kidmin, Leadership

When thinking about overcoming discouragement in ministry, I think back to my years in active children’s ministry. I am reminded of the time one of my prayer team let me know of the prayers she had been praying (if you don’t have a team of people praying for...

Difference between Leadership and Management

by Ron | | Leadership

The Difference Between Leadership And Management Many people think management and leadership are the same role. There are times that the same person will play both roles, but these two roles are truly separate in function and in the way they add to the success of an...

Hurt by the church

by Ron | | Devotion, Leadership

If you have been around the church for any length of time, chances are you have been hurt. You’ve been hurt by the people, the staff, or maybe even the pastor. The more active you are, the higher the chances that you have been hurt by the church. I say this from many...

Depression in Ministry

by Ron | | Devotion, Leadership

“Am I depressed? Of course not, I am in ministry or leadership. There is no depression in ministry” I have a feeling that many of us have thought this at one time or another. Many different circumstances can cause feelings of depression. Depression can be caused by...