Leadership
Loud Music In Church: A Response
[From a friend] Dear Rowland I am a migraine sufferer. I have been the subject of various pharmacutical tests in desperate attempts to find relief. Occasionally I would have a “Full blown” migraine that would result in partial loss of eyesight, severe confusion, intense motion sickness (can’t move at all without vomiting and passing out) […]
Loud Music: A Prayer Of Dedication
Below is a prayer that we said at the dedication of our first percussion kit (at Morley Baptist WA) that some may find useful. Lachlan Dunjey. Prayer of Dedication of our Musicians and Musical Instruments for the Glory of God. October 1997. Lord God, we want to praise You that, in Your grace and love, […]
A Word From The Past For Pastors
From a ‘Net-friend: Given the attention church leadership is currently receiving, and has often earned, from the media, how’s this for an appropriate word for today’s pastors from 500 years ago? “No one who has studied the matter will deny that in the course of history the fortunes of the Church on earth have been […]
To Preach Or Not To Preach: Is That Really The Question?
by Gary Goodell A recent contest put on by Leadership Journal, has concluded that the top two preachers in America are T.D. Jakes and Chuck Swindoll, with each receiving 23 percent of the vote. The September 17, 2001 issue of Time Magazine carries T.D. Jakes on the cover while asking the question, “Is this man […]
Finding Your Leadership Style
Leadership Journal, Winter 1998 Finding Your Leadership Style Ten different ways to lead God’s people. by Bill Hybels ———————————————————————— A few years ago, I began to notice major differences in the ways gifted leaders led their teams. They all had the spiritual gift of leadership referred to in Romans 12:8, but they approached the challenges […]
Contemporary Music And Young People In Church
From an Australian Uniting Church Minister (name withheld): G’day Rowland and the Group Re the loud music discussion: A couple of years ago at my local church, some of the pre and post twenty-somethings spoke at a congregational meeting. They were asking if some more contemporary music could be used during the family service. At […]
Loud Music In Church – A Worthy Solution
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 2-139 (Leadership Issues) LOUD MUSIC IN CHURCH – A WORTHY SOLUTION Predictably, CLM-2-133 on ‘Loud Music in Church’ drew varied responses. We thought the following was the most helpful. Prayer of Dedication of our Musicians and Musical Instruments for the Glory of God. Lord God, we want to praise You that, in […]
A Pastoral Survival Guide [1]
By Rowland Croucher ~~~ Preface: ‘Reverend Joe’ Introduction: Pastoral Challenges Today 1. Relationship with God 2. Family-of-Origin 3. Mentors and Networks 4. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills 5. Home and Marriage 6. Stress Management 7. Problem-Solving 8. The ‘Vision Thing’ 9. Professional Growth 10. Institutions and Creativity ~~~ REVEREND JOE’S STORY Reverend Joe (his story is […]
A Pastoral Survival Guide [2]
2. FAMILY-OF-ORIGIN AND SELF-UNDERSTANDING 2-1 UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF A pastor came for a two-day John Mark Ministries retreat. Basically, he had one question: ‘Why do I flare up at people – particularly women – and get so exasperated when they don’t meet my expectations?’ On the first day we looked at his time-line. He had been […]
A Pastoral Survival Guide [3]
3. MENTORS AND NETWORKS. ‘Betty’, an Anglican priest, came to talk about her life as a ‘parish minister’. The significant feature of her childhood were the rages of her father. She was so afraid of strong people – especially ‘alpha-type’ males – that she’d developed into a highly-efficient ‘people-pleaser’. She avoided conflict in dozens of […]
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