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How Can A Christ Follower Justify Not Serving In The Church?

I was recently talking to someone who attends our church about their need to serve. They faithfully come to church every Sunday, but don’t serve anywhere. They were very reluctant, citing that they would love to serve, but they were “too busy.” The conversation prompted me to reflect on my own experience in the church just before making the decision to follow Christ and just after. Back in 1998 my wife and I … [Read more...]

Kurt Bubna’s Epic Grace: Chronicles Of A Recovering Idiot

This Week's Top Quote From Around The Web

"Sometimes life is hard. I don't mean 'having a bad hair day' hard. I mean the kind of hard that knocks you down and kicks you in the teeth without any mercy... Perseverance is not one of my favorite words. Nobody likes to hear, "Suck it up, Buttercup." To persevere means to carry on, regardless of hardship. It's like the ant I once saw carrying a captured Frito five times its size from under a picnic table to … [Read more...]

The Best Of The Blogosphere For The Week Of July 7th

This Week's Top Posts From Around The Web

Five Ways To Lead A Happier Team - Dan Rockwell 7 Things That Make Great Leaders Unforgettable - Lolly Daskal 7 Misconceptions That Reduce Your Ministry Effectiveness - Dan Reiland 3 Reasons Why It's Okay To Be A Hot Mess - Kurt W. Bubna Great Leadership: Are You Holding Employees Back Or Moving Them Up The Career Ladder?" - Bryan Robinson And, this week's funny video... … [Read more...]

Becoming An Executive Pastor

Answering The Question I'm Often Asked ... "How Do I Become An Executive Pastor?"

I've been approached more than once over the years by individuals who are interested in "doing what I do." They're interested in becoming an executive pastor some day. They ask, "How do I become an executive pastor?" Given the uniqueness of the role and my path into the position, I'm not sure what to tell them. There's no degree or "typical" career path. In fact, in most cases, people in this role didn't set out … [Read more...]