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CUANDO PERFECCIÓN NO ES UNA OPCIÓN
La expectativa de que todos somos líderes altamente funcionales, en todo momento, tiene que morir. Ciertamente no quiero que mis voluntarios intenten estar a la altura de esa expectativa imposible, así que les decimos a nuestros líderes y voluntarios que nuestra expectativa para ellos es que no son perfectos, solo están creciendo. Sin embargo, cuando…
Read MoreEmbracing the New in New Year
For the past six years I have practiced the rhythm of asking the Lord to give me a word for the upcoming year. Usually in late November or early December I begin praying and seeking His direction about a word that He has for me that will help me grow spiritually and serve more effectively. In…
Read MoreWhat Does Your Prayer Life Say About You?
Have you ever noticed that our prayer lives say a lot about what we really believe? I think we would all say God exists and is good and all powerful and that He works in the tiniest details of our lives. But is it possible that our prayer life may actually evidence our unbelief? If…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned During 20+ Years of Support Ministry
I had been in support ministry for 20+ years when I finally realized that I had grown to love what I was doing. What had started out as a good part-time job while raising young children turned out to be my calling. Here are 11 lessons that I have learned along the way: 1. EXPECT…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About Communication While Working In Law Enforcement
While conducting a homicide investigation where a Hispanic female was stabbed to death, I brought in her husband for questioning. I had him sit inside an interview room equipped with video recording cameras and advised him of his Miranda rights. After alerting him to the cameras, I stepped out of the room and watched him…
Read More3 Questions To Help You Structure Your Ministry For Success
In my time as a ministry leader, I have had successes, but I have also had failures. My biggest disaster in ministry occurred when I was leading an event planning team. One of my team members had voiced their desire to focus their attentions elsewhere and I just didn’t recognize their inclination to bow out…
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