Listen to Audio Notes and Thoughts All leaders will be criticized! If you thirst for the approval of all and recoil at the slightest reproach – get back in line and don’t attempt to lead. Because when you step out from the pack and attempt to lead – you will be criticized. Here are a few things that I’ve learned when encountering criticism: 1. Don’t Shut … Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 10 – Leadership and Criticism
If you don’t like your job then why are you doing it? Life is too short to stay tied down to a weekly grind that makes you absolutely miserable. So, if you hate your job you’d better change your career or change your attitude. Don’t get me wrong. Every job, ministry, and career will have its unpleasant tasks. The movie star has to be at … Continue reading Stop Hating Your Job
We’ve now hosted Idea Days in Connecticut, Cincinnati, and Las Vegas. Now we are headed to the deep-south for an Idea Day like no other. Idea Day is a day to share ideas. Ministry leaders from across the region come together for round-table discussions on evangelism, discipleship, worship, and ministry. Ideas flow and concepts flourish in this environment which allows for open dialogue and ministerial … Continue reading A Day to Share Ideas
In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part one of a two part episode. In this episode, Pastor Josh sits down with his siblings to talk about parenting children to love Jesus through the perspective of their upbringing. This is part two of a two part episode. Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 09 – Parenting Children to Love Jesus
There are 10 Core Principles for ministry teamwork that our church staff has adopted. These 10 have helped our staff through our most excited days and challenging setbacks. I’ve already shared the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd principles in previous posts. Here I will share our 4th – which is People Work Over Paper Work. 1. Always STOP to give the Gospel At times we can … Continue reading People Work Over Paper Work
There are 10 Core Principles for ministry teamwork that our church staff has adopted. These 10 have helped our staff through our most excited days and challenging setbacks. I’ve already shared the 1st and the 2nd principles in previous posts. Here I will share our 3rd – which is Work the S.Y.S.T.E.M. 1. Save Yourself Stress, Time, Energy, & Money This is not original with me. … Continue reading Work the S.Y.S.T.E.M.
In this episode Pastor Josh Teis sits down with Pastor Matt Lyon to discuss the history of the Independent Baptist Movement. Pastor Matt is an expert in this area, and provides incredible insight into the leaders, history, and focus of the Independent Baptists. Connect with Matt Website – www.matthewleelyon.wordpress.com Twitter – www.twitter.com/MattLeeLyon Continue reading The Idea Talks – Episode 08 – The History of the Independent Baptist Movement
12-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY August 7th! Mark it down! Get off work! Cancel the trip! Do whatever you’ve got to do to be at Southern Hills Baptist Church on the first Sunday in August! This is going to be a HUGE celebration of Jesus Christ and all that He’s done in our lives and in our church. Super Summer Sunday presented by Kidopolis Get the kids … Continue reading A Huge Celebration
