Discovering, Designing, and Developing Your Destiny
April 16, 2019 4:44 am Leave your thoughts“The feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of living a full life and not having time. It... Continue Reading
Author Archives for Jim Baker
The Story of Three Bricklayers – A Parable About The Power of Purpose
April 9, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsThe story of three bricklayers is a multi-faceted parable with many different variations, but is rooted in an authentic story.... Continue Reading
Restoring Midrash As A Spiritual Practice
April 2, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsThe word Midrash is a Hebrew term with several different definitions, but perhaps the most ancient definition is the one... Continue Reading
Loving God With All Of Your Strengths
March 26, 2019 5:05 am Leave your thoughtsIn Mark 12:28-31 Jesus tells a scribe that the greatest and first commandment is to “love the Lord your God... Continue Reading
The Less Is More Principle
March 19, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsIn a recent post we cited Acts 6 as an example of the early church leaders’ willingness to place the... Continue Reading
What Are Control Systems And Why Does Your Church Need Them?
March 12, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsControl. Now days that is a dirty word. People with control issues seem to abound, yet none of us enjoy... Continue Reading
The Clearness Committee – One Committee Every Church Should Consider
February 26, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsI know, all the church needs is another committee and another meeting to attend. That is my general sentiment as... Continue Reading
Church Leader, Your Congregation Expects You To Make These Decisions
March 5, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsIn Acts 6, the Twelve Disciples faced a difficult decision, whether or not to get personally engaged in the food... Continue Reading
Ushering In The Spirit Through Our Leaving
February 19, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsIn recent months several of my friends in local church ministry have left their positions, some voluntarily, some forced. Inevitably,... Continue Reading
10 Bible Verses Referencing Silence
February 12, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsI have written before about the value of practicing silence as a spiritual discipline. By and large I find evangelicals... Continue Reading
Shared Team Values Exercise
February 5, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsYour church or organization’s shared team values set the tone for your workplace culture. In fact, they are the bedrock... Continue Reading
Breaking Down Silo Mentality and Behaviors
January 29, 2019 4:04 am Leave your thoughtsOne of the common challenges I see in churches and organizations is that of ministry or department silos. Silos occur... Continue Reading
