Links of the Week (2/27/16)

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Links of the Week

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6 Things You Must Do To Effectively Lead Young Leaders – by Brian Dodd

Great read and so true!

Ten Comments from Happy Church Guests – by Thom Rainer

In essence, my team asked guests to attend a worship service on the same day to get their immediate impressions of the church. Among those who had a positive experience, we heard a pattern of recurring themes. Here are the top ten responses in order of frequency. Each item is followed by a direct quote from a guest.

One of the Most Dangerous Prayers You’ll Ever Pray – by Marvin Williams

This will disturb you in a good way…

3 Business Books Every Pastor Should Read – by Justin Trapp

I often get a strange look when referring to a pastor as a entrepreneur.

After all, a pastor is called by God to shepherd a community but anyone who launches a business idea can call themselves an entreprenuer.

Hear me out…

Preach Your Announcements – by Robert Carnes

This was really good!

Is Church Membership Biblical? – by Matt Chandler

I was 28 when I became the pastor of Highland Village First Baptist Church (now known as The Village Church). I had had a rough go early on in my church experience, and at that time, I was not fully out of my “disenchanted with the local church” phase.