Pastor Resources

How to Make Boring Church Announcements Memorable
12/16/2024 Charles Stone
I grew up in the church and by my calculation, I’ve heard 10,931 church announcements, or thereabouts. I only remember one of them. Why did I only remember that one?
7 Benefits of an Often Overlooked Church Planning Tool: the Pre-mortem
12/16/2024 Church Jobs Online Staff
Dr. Klein says that a pre-mortem can increase the chances that our plan will succeed. In contrast to a post-mortem that we often perform after a plan fails, a pre-mortem is an exercise that teams do before they implement a plan.
How a Church Leader’s Brain Works, Part 1
12/16/2024 Charles Stone
In this two-part post on how a leader’s brain works, I describe how two fundamental brain processes that affect leadership.
How a Church Leader’s Brain Works, Part 2
12/16/2024 Charles Stone
In my previous post I explained how two basic systems operate in a leader’s brain. In today’s post I give an example to illustrate how this process might work in real life.
Pastor Checkup: Reflecting on Your Calling and Life Balance
12/16/2024 Church Jobs Online Staff
At any point in the year, it’s valuable to pause and assess key areas of your life: Physical, Spiritual, Social/Relational, Recreational/Fun/Relaxation, Mental/Intellectual, Financial, Environmental, and Career/Life Calling.