Author Archives for Jim Baker

Three Levels of Christian Social Ministry and Social Justice

February 16, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Several readers have remarked how my blog on Social Ministry and Social Justice was helpful to their understanding and application... Continue Reading


How The Friedman Doctrine Radically Changed Our Nation And Our Churches Part 2

February 9, 2021 3:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In our last post we detailed the impact of the “Friedman Doctrine” on America’s economy and business philosophies and values.... Continue Reading


How The Friedman Doctrine Radically Changed Our Nation And Our Churches Part 1

February 2, 2021 3:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

On Sept. 13, 1970, the New York Times published the “essay heard round the world.” In his manifesto, economist Milton Friedman argued that corporations have... Continue Reading


January 6, 2021 In The Rearview Mirror – How Should The Church Respond?

January 26, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

On Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 many of us watched in unbelief as gun-toting United States citizens donned helmets and assaulted... Continue Reading


How To Build Trust And Productivity Within Church Staff Working Remotely

January 19, 2021 3:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

One question that nags all church leaders during the COVID-19 Pandemic is whether or not church staff working from home... Continue Reading


Native American Proverbs That Sound A Lot Like Scripture

January 12, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

If you want to know a people, the saying goes, know their proverbs. Proverbs are the time-honored and tested truths... Continue Reading


Top 10 Most Popular Posts From 2020

January 5, 2021 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Below are links to the Top 10 most popular Sacred Structures blog posts in 2020. Happy New Year! Two Key... Continue Reading


6 Free Resources For Minister Soul Care

December 29, 2020 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

It has been said that “as the leader goes, so goes the organization.” More importantly, in the church “as the... Continue Reading


12 Free Resources For Church Vision And Strategic Planning

December 23, 2020 8:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Today there are many definitions for vision and strategic planning but for the purpose of church based planning the definition I... Continue Reading


7 Free Resources for Ministry Decision Making

December 15, 2020 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Ministers are regularly required to make difficult and far reaching decisions. In fact, developing the ability to make wise decisions... Continue Reading


10 Free Resources For Church Staff Interviewing and Hiring

December 8, 2020 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Effective church staff interviewers and hirers aren’t successful just because they are a “good judge of character.” They know how to... Continue Reading


21 Free Resources For Church Staff Supervision

December 1, 2020 1:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

With change permeating the church, evolving work environments, and the needs of next generation employees, maximizing the performance of church... Continue Reading