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The Great Cheerleader Shortage - #6412
The church is experiencing right now a major cheerleader shortage. And you could be a part of the Aaron and Hur brigade that's part of the answer. Maybe not a player, but you could encourage a leader; you could stir up support for a leader; you could offer praise to someone who has a bucket full of criticism already. Don't wait till the funeral to give it to him.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-great-cheerleader-shortag...

God's Bomb Squad - #6408
You could save a ministry by being the one who delicately diffuses an over-burdened Christian leader. God needs people who will be His bomb squad.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/gods-bomb-squad-6408

Communicate your message effectively so others will own it
Simon Sinek offers a vital insight into effective communication in an 18-minute TED lecture. Why do some people communicate better or achieve more than others? This presentation deserves analysis and discussion by pastors, leadership teams, or mission advocates. It's not about 'selling products', though that is one illustration he uses. It's about communicating ideas from 'inside out', in such a way that people will own them.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4877

True Woman: What I Learned from Eight Women's Ministry Leaders
“You only have to please one. I still struggle with the people pleasing thing, but that echoes in my head a lot. Accept the fact that you are who you are and minister out of who you are. That frees me up a bunch.”
http://truewoman.com/?id=1712

Shaped by God - Robert and Laura Keeley
Faith formation doesn’t just happen—it’s a Spirit-led lifelong process of shaping and reshaping. In this accessible anthology, twelve experts share their perspectives on faith formation at home, in worship, in education, in intergenerational contexts, in people with developmental disabilities, and more. Indispensable reading for pastors, church leaders, education committees, parents, and educators.
http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151126/shaped-by-god.aspx

Prove it Before You Promote it - #6362
Let's not be in too big a hurry to push one of God's vehicles out onto the Interstate. We all need to be tested first on God's proving ground. Rushing to leadership...that's man's way of doing it—it's not God's.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/prove-it-before-you-promote-i...

When the Quarterback's A Referee! - #6255
No spiritual leader should spend his time as a referee. There's too much ground to gain, and he's God's quarterback. And no team that wears Jesus' colors should waste their time in struggles with each other. We have a Savior to follow together and a sea of dying people around us to rescue. Let's fight for them and not with each other!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/when-the-quarterback-s-a-referee-6255

True Woman: A Bit More on Encouraging His Leadership
Some men make multiple decisions throughout the day in their vocational role, while also carrying a large load of responsibility, but when entering the doors of their home feel inadequate and fearful to make the simplest choices.
http://truewoman.com/?id=1541

True Woman: Encouraging His Leadership
So often women lament the fact that they desire a spiritual leader; theylong for their husband to lead–but he won’t!
http://truewoman.com/?id=1504

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