Do you feel appreciated as a pastor?  Pastor Appreciation month comes and goes. Some pastors receive cards, text messages, gift cards, or an epic church potluck dinner. They feel appreciated and motivated to care well for God’s flock. Other pastors? Maybe some pastors feel like their congregation participated in “Forget About Your Pastor” month. There was no celebration in the fellowship hall, no handwritten card, not even a simple “Thank you”. The thankless days pile up and the desire to persist in ministry plummets.  Whether you’re a pastor that feels appreciated or a pastor th ..read more

"I have a million things to do today!"  For those who serve in ministry, the daily responsibilities of ministry can be demanding, but do pastors really have "a million things to do"? Although pastoral obligations are many, a million things to do is quite the exaggeration. As the pressure of ministry and family life increases from week to week, the temptation is to squander the time God has given you.  However, what's not an exaggeration is an ideal weekly calendar. The ideal weekly ministry is managing your energy, prioritizing your time with God, loving your family well, and the ..read more

Hi, I’m Karl Vaters and I’m a small church pastor. I’ve spent over four decades in pastoral ministry, the last 28 at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California, where my wife Shelley and I served for 25 years as the lead pastor, and the last three years as the teaching pastor. I also write and speak about pastoral leadership from a small church perspective through books seminars and articles. I love hiking, especially through canyons and in high elevations. Every few years I go through extra training to do a one-day, rim-to-rim walk through Grand Canyon. What is your mot ..read more

.How to Publish Your God-given Message While Marketing Your Ministry By Rigel and Jenna Drake-Garcia, founders of MarketProfessionally.com In a brief paragraph, share your background: area of ministry and how long you’ve served in ministry; include any hobbies that you intentionally make time for. We help Christian influencers market their God-given message, so they can reach new audiences with their message and how they serve others. We do this through our book self-publishing services, and our message-marketing services, which help influencers connect with speaking opportunities and marke ..read more

Jason Lowe serves as Executive Pastor of First Baptist Church in Pikeville, Kentucky. He also serves as Assocational Mission Strategist for the Pike County Southern Baptists. My name is Jason Lowe, and I’m a native of Pikeville, Kentucky. If you’ve never heard of Pikeville, I won’t be offended. Many people haven’t. It’s a small, but vibrant town nestled deep within the Appalachian Mountains of southeastern Kentucky. I was born and raised there. I was called to ministry there. After some time away at seminary and serving the Lord in other parts of the state, it’s where I have served as the As ..read more

As part of the "3 Leadership Questions" posts, CEO of BELAY, Tricia Sciortino, shares with readers "How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours".  Working Smarter: Making The Most of Your 24 Hours By Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY Fifteen years ago, I was the No. 1 District Manager at a large retail chain and for 12 years, my job had me traveling and working 80-hour weeks, including weekends and holidays.  Then, a pivotal life moment: I had my first daughter.  And I – like many other parents – found myself struggling to balance my demanding career with my new role as a mother. An ..read more

As part of the "3 Leadership Questions" posts, CEO of BELAY, Tricia Sciortino, shares with readers "How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours".  Working Smarter: Making The Most of Your 24 Hours By Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY Fifteen years ago, I was the No. 1 District Manager at a large retail chain and for 12 years, my job had me traveling and working 80-hour weeks, including weekends and holidays.  Then, a pivotal life moment: I had my first daughter.  And I – like many other parents – found myself struggling to balance my demanding career with my new role as a mother. An ..read more

“Exhausted“ is the word many leaders are using in 2021.  Exhausted from courageously leading others through a global pandemic. Exhausted from gently guiding their team during a divisive political season. Exhausted from carefully navigating the changing schedule of working remotely.  When not properly dealt with, exhaustion can lead to overwhelming frustration and limited motivation. The result? Leaders are losing heart in leadership.  So how can you deal with exhaustion so that you do not lose heart in your leadership? The answer is found within the words of Jesus in Luke 18 ..read more

3LQ?  No, the dog didn't accidentally hit the keyboard as I was typing.  "3LQ" stands for "Three Leadership Questions". 3LQ is designed for new or seasoned leaders who want to lead in a way that glorifies God, impacts His Kingdom, and reinforces the family unit. Each month you will hear from leaders who will share valuable insight into leadership - leading yourself and leading others.  Starting May 2021, I will be presenting different leaders each month who will answer three questions on a variety of topics: Productivity, Leadership, Time Management, and more.  You'll ..read more

Let Leadership in Ministry serve you this Easter with FREE Easter graphics.  What's more important for your ministry? Spending your time finding the perfect graphic, correct font size, attractive font color? Or spending your time in prayer - praying for your Easter Sunday sermon preparation, calling church members who have not attended in-person gatherings since Covid-19 began and asking how you can pray for them, or prayer walking between the seats of the sanctuary in preparation of those whom God will bring this Easter Sunday?  Graphic one is a Facebook Page Cover - Sun ..read more