Can Your Grandma Rap Better than Mine?

Funniest thing I’ve seen since “Jesus is My Friend,” but it’s just wrong.

Tips for a Young Pastor

Even though I am headed to Africa for the next few years, I feel called to be a Senior Pastor one day. In my free time, I have been reading books on leadership and pastoring. I am also reading a ton of blogs and listening to podcasts on those subjects as well.  I came across a blog by Craig Groeschel, pastor of LifeChurch.tv.  He shares 40 leadership tips for young pastors. I am going to share some of my favorites.

• Life is short. Make every day count for God’s glory.
• God called you because He is good, not because you are.
• If you blame yourself for bad results in ministry, you’ll likely also take credit for the good results.
• Err on the side of generosity.
• Hire staff members that you like.
• Don’t just delegate responsibility, delegate authority.
• Talk about Jesus every time you preach.
• Always be caught speaking well of others.
• Love your wife more than you love the church.
• Don’t return emails angry.
• When you suffer and hurt because of ministry, worship Jesus all the more.
• Believe in people that others overlook.
• If you’re going to reach people that others aren’t, you’ll have to do things that others won’t.

and my favorite one

• Laugh frequently.