Here is an example of the distinction one church made between elders and deacons. WHO DOES WHAT? Every member of the church has his or her own part to play. Home Group Leaders, those working with children and young people, leaders of our adult organizations, and all who worship, witness, pray and give, make important […]
Categories: Leadership
An article from Rev Dr Paul Beasley-Murray, Chair of CBM, from his blog www.paulbeasleymurray.com I believe that first and foremost today’s pastors need to be leaders – and passionate leaders at that. Let me quote from the introduction to The Passionate Leader: The Four Foundations of Leadership which I have just co-authored with my […]
Categories: Leadership, Ministry
An article from Rev Dr Paul Beasley-Murray, Chair of CBM, from his blog www.paulbeasleymurray.com Recently the Harvard Business Review published a list of seven ways to have a ‘perfect meeting’: Keep it small. No more than seven people should attend. In a large group it is impossible to pick up body language and subtle […]
Categories: Church life, Leadership
From Rev Dr Paul Beasley-Murray, retired minister of Central Baptist Church Chelmsford and Chair of CBM Republished with permission from Paul’s blog at www.paulbeasleymurray.com Although every member of the crew has a role to play, on a modern cruise ship ultimately it is the captain on the bridge who has the ultimately responsibility for the […]
Categories: Leadership, Ministry