Leadership Journal

Fall 2003

The Calling

Volume 24

Winter 2004
Summer 2003

It's high, holy, and hard!

Articles in this Issue

God’s Calling Plan

So what exactly is a call to ministry?

At Offering Time, My Job Is on the Line

When your congregation’s financial ‘inferiority’ causes problems for your bank account.

Jilted Again

Candidating means you gotta handle rejection.

My Church’s inferiority Complex

How one congregation traded the poor little us mindset for new confidence.

Sermon Workshop: Power in the Punch Line

How distilling your messages makes them more potent.

Currents Shaping My Soul: Why Do They Love/Hate Me?

Attitudes toward a pastor emerge from deep, dark sources.

Thinking Global

When the pastor becomes a missions force, the whole church is affected.

The Fine Art of Rejuvenation

How 3 leaders renew the call when they’re confused, tired, or just plain mad.

Vic’s War

50 years after a regrettable bombing raid, a vet ends his silence … because a pastor knew what to ask, and when.

I Actually Like Elders Meetings!

One question changed my tune and taught me to move in step with them.

Tired of Playing It Safe in Ministry?

This “pastorpreneur” heard a higher (and harder) calling.

Growing Edge Book Review: Why Words Follow Works

When explosive evangelism fizzles and servant evangelism doesn’t work, what’s next?

When Your Wife Resents Your Call

A disconnect at home has a variety of causes.

Helping Others Answer the Call

Your response to those who feel called may affect the future course of their ministry. An interview with Maxie Dunnam

How Pastors Rate as Leaders

Leadership surveys pastors and their congregations.

All Archives

Apple PodcastsDown ArrowDown ArrowDown Arrowarrow_left_altLeft ArrowLeft ArrowRight ArrowRight ArrowRight Arrowarrow_up_altUp ArrowUp ArrowAvailable at Amazoncaret-downCloseCloseEmailEmailExpandExpandExternalExternalFacebookfacebook-squareGiftGiftGooglegoogleGoogle KeephamburgerInstagraminstagram-squareLinkLinklinkedin-squareListenListenListenChristianity TodayCT Creative Studio Logologo_orgMegaphoneMenuMenupausePinterestPlayPlayPocketPodcastRSSRSSSaveSaveSaveSearchSearchsearchSpotifyStitcherTelegramTable of ContentsTable of Contentstwitter-squareWhatsAppXYouTubeYouTube