by Bob | Oct 20, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Biblical Counseling, Equipping
Eat Your Own Dog Food: Feedback Friends and Writing in Community My good friend, Scott Ryser, the Founder and CEO of Yakabod always talks about how companies should “eat their own dog food.” In other words, “practice what you preach.” I’m following Scott’s advice....
by Bob | Sep 23, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Church
Congregational Diagnosis: The SWORD Heart Exam © Many people use a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) as their diagnostic grid for assessing their congregation. I’ve developed a SWORD Heart Exam© (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Risks,...
by Bob | Sep 22, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Discipleship, Equipping, Pastors
What’s a Pastor to Do? The Big Idea: What is God’s vision for the “division of labor” in the church? To learn what God’s people are to do, visit yesterday’s post It Takes a Congregation. To learn what pastors are to do, read Want to Change Lives? To learn God’s grand...
by Bob | Sep 21, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Church, Discipleship, Equipping
It Takes a Congregation The Big Idea: Learn Christ’s vision for your life in and through the church. Sadly, in far too many churches, the people of God are second-class citizens when it comes to the work of the ministry. If a “lay” person makes a hospital visit,...
by Bob | Aug 8, 2010 | 4E Equipping, 4E Ministry Training Strategy, Discipleship, Equipping
Leaving a Legacy of Loving Leaders Note: You’re reading Part Two of a three part blog mini-series introducing four how-to’s of equipping. Read Part One, Want to Change Lives? Read Part Two, The 4E Ministry Training Strategy. The Big Picture: Passing the Baton of...