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Devotions for Leaders Meetings: Igniting Inspiration and Guiding Action
Introduction:
Are your leadership meetings feeling stale? Do you crave a way to connect your team on a deeper level, fostering collaboration and shared purpose beyond the bottom line? Integrating short, impactful devotions into your leaders' meetings can be a transformative practice, cultivating a stronger, more unified, and spiritually-grounded leadership team. This post provides a wealth of ideas, practical tips, and resources to help you seamlessly incorporate devotions into your leadership gatherings, enhancing both productivity and team morale. We’ll explore various approaches, ensuring your devotions resonate with diverse beliefs and foster inclusive growth within your organization. Let's dive into how you can ignite inspiration and guide action through meaningful devotions.
H2: Why Incorporate Devotions into Leaders' Meetings?
The benefits of incorporating spiritual reflection into leadership meetings extend far beyond mere morale boosts. A shared moment of contemplation can:
Foster Unity and Collaboration: Shared values and a common purpose, often explored in devotions, create a stronger sense of team identity and collaboration. Addressing shared challenges from a place of spiritual grounding can lead to more creative and compassionate solutions.
Enhance Ethical Decision-Making: Devotions often focus on principles of integrity, empathy, and service. Regular engagement with these principles can help leaders make more ethical and responsible choices that benefit the entire organization.
Boost Morale and Motivation: Starting a meeting with a positive and uplifting devotion can set a tone of optimism and encouragement, motivating the team to approach challenges with renewed energy.
Promote Emotional Intelligence: Devotions encourage self-reflection and empathy, crucial components of emotional intelligence, which is vital for effective leadership.
Create a Culture of Trust and Vulnerability: A safe space for shared reflection can foster trust and open communication, allowing team members to be more vulnerable and supportive of one another.
H2: Choosing the Right Devotion for Your Team:
Selecting appropriate devotions is crucial for success. Consider your team's diversity and beliefs. Avoid anything overtly sectarian or exclusionary. Here are some options:
H3: Short Scripture Readings and Reflections:
A brief passage from a sacred text (Bible, Quran, Torah, etc.), followed by a short guided reflection on its relevance to leadership and teamwork, can be powerful. Focus on themes of service, compassion, integrity, or perseverance.
H3: Inspirational Quotes and Stories:
Sharing inspiring quotes from prominent figures or telling relevant stories that illustrate ethical leadership principles can offer a more secular approach, accessible to those from diverse backgrounds.
H3: Guided Meditation or Mindfulness Exercises:
Brief mindfulness exercises or guided meditations can center the team and promote focus, even for those not affiliated with any specific religion. Focus on themes of presence, gratitude, or calm.
H3: Personal Reflections and Sharing (Optional):
Allowing team members to briefly share personal reflections or experiences related to the devotion's theme can encourage deeper connection and vulnerability. However, this should be optional and carefully moderated to maintain respectful boundaries.
H2: Practical Tips for Implementing Devotions:
Keep it Brief: Aim for 5-10 minutes maximum to avoid disrupting the meeting's agenda.
Rotate Responsibility: Assign different team members to lead the devotion each meeting to foster participation and shared responsibility.
Provide Resources: Offer resources such as suggested readings or websites if team members wish to delve deeper into the chosen theme.
Be Inclusive: Be mindful of diverse beliefs and perspectives. Ensure your chosen devotions are respectful and inclusive of all team members.
Gauge Feedback: Regularly solicit feedback to ensure the devotions are resonant and beneficial for the team.
H2: Finding Resources for Devotions:
Numerous online resources offer pre-written devotions or inspiration for creating your own. Explore websites dedicated to leadership development, spiritual guidance, or organizational ethics. Many religious organizations also offer resources applicable to secular settings.
Conclusion:
Incorporating devotions into your leaders' meetings is a powerful way to build a stronger, more unified, and ethically-grounded team. By carefully selecting appropriate material, keeping it brief and inclusive, and fostering a respectful environment, you can create a transformative experience that benefits your team both personally and professionally. Remember, the goal is to foster connection, inspire action, and cultivate a shared sense of purpose that drives positive organizational impact.
FAQs:
1. What if my team members have different religious beliefs? Focus on universal themes of ethics, compassion, and service, avoiding overtly sectarian content. Consider using inspirational quotes or secular stories instead of religious texts.
2. How can I ensure devotions don't feel forced or awkward? Start slowly, gauge feedback, and keep it brief. Rotate responsibility amongst team members to build ownership and participation.
3. What if someone doesn't want to participate? Participation should always be voluntary. Respect individual preferences and ensure no one feels pressured.
4. Where can I find high-quality, short devotions for leaders? Search online for "leadership devotions," "short inspirational readings," or "ethical leadership resources." Many websites and books offer appropriate material.
5. How do I measure the effectiveness of incorporating devotions? Look for improvements in team morale, collaboration, ethical decision-making, and a stronger sense of shared purpose. Regularly solicit feedback from your team members.
| devotions for leaders meetings: Lead Like Jesus Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, 2008-09 Learn how to lead like Jesus, whether in the home, the church, the community, or the marketplace; moving not only from success to significance but taking a step beyond significance--surrender. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Leadership Devotions David Goetz, Christianity Today International, 2001 This collection of 52 devotionals written specifically for leaders includes contributions from prominent Christians such as Will Willimon, Joni Eareckson Tada, Ben Patterson, and others. Includes devotionals written on the themes of ambition, personal mission, anger, family, friendship, and more. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Called by God to Serve Robert F. Holley, Paul E. Walters, 2004-08-31 Lutheran Voices provides quality, accessible books by Lutheran authors that inform, teach, inspire, and renew. Grounded in Lutheran theology and practice, the books cover a wide range of subjects and themes of interest to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the wider Christian community. Church councils and leadership groups will discover ten helpful devotional reflections and discussion starters for a three-year cycle, focusing on the task of serving from a biblical and theological perspective. Insights from family systems theory provide a framework for the reflections. Through discussion of theory and by encountering and responding to real-life situations, participants will ponder aspects of what they are called to do together. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: The Four Pages of the Sermon Paul Scott Wilson, 2010-09-01 Doing justice to the complexity of the preaching task and the questions that underlie it, Wilson organizes both the preparation and the content of the sermon around its four pages. Each page addresses a different theological and creative component of what happens in any sermon. Page One presents the trouble or conflict that takes place in or that underscores the biblical text itself. Page Two looks at similar conflict--sin or brokenness--in our own time. Page Three returns to the Bible to identify where God is at work in or behind the text--in other words, to discover the good news. Page Four points to God at work in our world, particularly in relation to the situations described in Page Two. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: 52 Devotions for Church Leaders Robert H Ramey, Jr, 2020-03-26 Whether you've just been named to your first church leadership position or have been chairing committees and boards for years, you'll find practical and spiritual help in these 52 short devotions. Four sections emphasize: What Christian leadership is Characteristics of effective leaders Skills you need to develop How to recognize and cope with the unique challenges church leadership poses The devotions are ideal for opening and focusing church meetings, as well as for offering personal direction and inspiration to those who have been called to leadership roles. An appendix at the end of the book offers questions for discussion of each devotion. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Leadership Promises for Every Day John C. Maxwell, 2007-02-04 Applauded as one of the world's most popular leadership experts, John C. Maxwell distills many of his winning concepts and scriptural meditations into a daily devotional, following the phenomenally popular format of Grace for the Moment and Hope for Each Day. Delivered with his trademark style of confidence and clarity, Maxwell addresses a host of relevant topics including success, stewardship, teamwork, and mentoring. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: True Worshipers Bob Kauflin, 2015-09-01 Everyone worships. But Jesus tells us that God is seeking a particular kind of worshiper. In True Worshipers, a seasoned pastor and musician guides readers toward a more engaging, transformative, and biblically faithful understanding of the worship God is seeking. True worship is an activity rooted in the grace of the gospel that affects every area of our lives. And while worship is more than just singing, God’s people gathering in his presence to lift their voices in song is an activity that is biblically based, historically rooted, and potentially life-changing. Thoroughly based in Scripture and filled with practical guidance, this book connects Sunday worship to the rest of our lives—helping us live as true worshipers each and every day. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Women in Leadership Bob Briner, 1999 One-Minute Bible books offer a spiritual jumpstart with daily devotions designed to fit even the busiest schedules. Each includes Scripture readings, reflections from acclaimed and classic writers, and beautiful design. |
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| devotions for leaders meetings: Staff Talk Wil I. Jackson, 2002 Wil Jackson writes words of grace and mercy for us all, especially those who serve on a church staff. He offers the care of the Shepherd, lets us know of God's trust in us and leaves us with a vision that is centered on the church's harmony with God's plan. I would place Staff Talk in rare company: alongside Henri Nouwen's Bread for the Journey and Eugene Peterson's Living the Message. (from the Foreword) Wallace H. Kirby Author of Affirming The Ash Heap Do you ever find yourself searching for an appropriate prayer or devotion to open a staff meeting with? If so, Staff Talk is a comprehensive resource you'll return to again and again. A year's worth of brief meditations, all uniquely suited for building a sense of community and trust among your personnel, are in this extraordinary volume. Wil Jackson draws on his extensive personal experience to share practical, effective insights in imaginative and engaging language. A wide variety of themes and topics are covered, including sections on building a covenant relationship, employing good management principles, and equipping laity for ministry within the body of believers. There's even material especially appropriate for retreat settings. Developing a cohesive and mutually supportive professional and volunteer staff is a great challenge. Jackson's book offers hope and direction for those who lead. Sam W. Dixon Jr. Executive Secretary, United Methodist Development Fund Wil Jackson knows the value of team building. In Staff Talk he shares nuggets of wisdom that are keys to developing a church staff into an effective and powerful team. Roger B. Gilbert Pastor, First Baptist Church Whiteville, North Carolina A splendid tool to help a church staff deepen its relationships and common goals. Joseph B. Mullin Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church Greensboro, North Carolina Wil Jackson served many congregations during 40 years as a United Methodist pastor in the North Carolina Conference. A graduate of High Point University and Duke Divinity School, Jackson has contributed to The Upper Room and is the author of The Pew Talks Back. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Help Her Be Brave Amy Ford, 2021-01-05 Discover your place in the pro-life movement. What if we lived in a world where every woman with an unplanned pregnancy always felt empowered to choose life for her unborn baby? To create that kind of change, it will take all of us. As the church, we can play a powerful role in making abortion unthinkable. With Help Her Be Brave, you can discover your part in saving lives and find your pro-life passion. This includes how to: Learn practical ways to get involved using your unique gifts and talents Find women with unexpected pregnancies and connect them to support Use your influence and be a voice for the voiceless Make your church a refuge for abortion vulnerable women If abortion became illegal today, the church isn’t ready to help women practically, spiritually and emotionally. It’s time to change that. We can’t look away any longer. This is our moment for us to stand up and help her be brave. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Encouragement for Today Renee Swope, Lysa TerKeurst, Samantha Evilsizer, 2013-09-24 Pull away from the things that pull you down and find lasting encouragement for today. The women at Proverbs 31 Ministries offer 100 devotions of wit, wisdom, and encouragement for women. For twenty years the P31 team has equipped and encouraged nearly a million women to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to their everyday life. Written by women from every walk of life, you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God. The P31 Team shares from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments. You will be drawn toward the truths God offers and enabled to rise above and become all God created you to be. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Pursuing God's Will Together Ruth Haley Barton, 2012-04-25 Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on models adapted from the business world. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more fitting model—the spiritual community that practices discernment together. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Lead Like Jesus Daily Devotional Life Bible Study, 2013-01-29 We believe that effective leadership begins on the inside with the heart. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Morning Meetings with Jesus Susan O'Carroll Drake, 2008 Designed for each school day in the student year, these light-hearted and insightful devotions offer lessons from the Master Teacher and a challenge to apply that lesson in real-life situations that confront educators in today's classroom. From the student who attacks verbally or physically to the lab experiment that goes wrong, teachers face a variety of challenges - and veteran teacher of Baltimore's public school, author Susan O'Carroll Drake, shares not only her own experiences but the biblical principles she has gleaned from a study of Jesus' life and teaching. Each devotion offers a Scripture reading, key verse, personal anecdote, biblical insight, and practical application before concluding with a brief prayer. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Budgeting for a Healthy Church Jamie Dunlop, 2019-04-02 Many pastors conceive of the church budget as primarily a financial tool, but in fact it is primarily a pastoral tool. A church's philosophy of ministry is locked into its budget, and so the budget will either stifle or accelerate any attempts to move a congregation toward a biblical model of church health. As such, the church budget is a far more potent pastoral tool than many church leaders realize. Budgeting for a Healthy Church examines each section of the budget in light of Biblical principles to show how a church budget can lock in healthy approaches to ministry. Whereas most books on church budgeting are how books, explaining how the budgeting process should work, this is a what book, helping church leaders determine the pastoral implications of what they choose to fund in their budgets. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Psalms for Praying Nan C. Merrill, 2006-12-05 Every commentary on the Book of Psalms has had to face the issue that many of these prayers celebrate wrath and vengeance. Merrill has re-examined the Psalms and transformed them into a work of piety and art. Taking each psalm in turn, she brings a vivid brilliance to some of the world's greatest prayers. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Journey of the Soul Bill Gaultiere, Kristi Gaultiere, 2021-02-16 The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Everywhere You Look Tim Soerens, 2020-07-07 The emerging generation is opting out of the church in large numbers. They're embarrassed at how the church is portrayed and dismayed at their options for participation. What's the point of the church anyway? With practical, actionable steps, Tim Soerens offers a vision of the church grounded in a grassroots movement of ordinary people living out the church in their everyday lives. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: The Maxwell Leadership Bible Thomas Nelson, 2014-10-07 Perfect for those in leadership positions! Whether you're leading your family, business, church team, or a small group...the people, stories and teachings of the Bible are full of the wisdom and guidance every leader needs. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Maxwell shares the time-tested principles of leadership in The Maxwell Leadership Bible. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Teams That Thrive Ryan T. Hartwig, Warren Bird, 2015-03-10 What do the top church teams do to thrive together? Researchers and practitioners Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird have discovered churches who have learned to thrive under healthy team leadership. Using actual church examples, this coaching tool presents their discoveries, culminating in five disciplines that will enable your team to thrive. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Celebration of Discipline Richard J. Foster, 2009-03-17 Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978. In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the classic Disciplines, or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith to show how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. Foster, the bestselling author of several books (Prayer and Streams of Living Water) and intrachurch movement founder of Renovaré, helps motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 (Set of 26) General Board Of Discipleship, 2012 The Guidelines booklets, one for each ministry area, are tools that enable you to help get new lay leaders off to a good start. Each booklet includes the basic job description for the leader as well as practical how-to information important to implementing ministry effectively. Brief and to the point for the busy, but spirit-led leader, these Guidelines take some of the unknown out of leading these ministry areas. One booklet for each title makes up this set of 26 Guidelines, perfect for making them available to all church members. The twenty-six Guidelines, one for each ministry are. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: SO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER? Dr. James H. Benson Sr. Colonel USMC (Ret), 2008-01-17 Good leaders are intense; real good leaders are passionate; but great leaders are predators when it comes to winning on the battlefield, the gridiron, or in the workplace. Jim Benson Winners create their own destiny by their proactivity while losers suffer a fate by their reactivity. Jim Benson Intricate and complex are recipes for failure in organizational planning. Jim Benson You can, you will, you must succeed. Coach Ray Bussard Through the years, I have been intrigued by the consistent success of some leaders. Why are some people successful leaders within the organization while others, with superior intellect and academic credentials, are less successful or blatantly unsuccessful? Why are others quite successful in one position or assignment, but, when promoted, fail miserably? Why are there great assistant coaches in the college and professional athletic ranks who simply cannot win once they assume the role of head coach? Much of the narrative herein deals with personal experience and observations in over 26 years as an officer of the U.S. Marines, but I also call on experience, observations, and readings in the fields of business, academics, higher education, and athletics. The ideas and principles here are just as applicable to the small business entrepreneur, corporate CEO, or Baptist minister as to the young U.S. Army lieutenant or high school basketball coach. Jim Benson |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Piety and Nationalism Brian P. Clarke, 1993-12-17 While the role of the laity in the nationalist awakening is commonly recognized, their part in the movement for religious renewal is usually minimized. Initiative on the part of the laity has been thought to have existed only outside the church, where it remained a troubling and at times insurgent force. Clarke revises this picture of the role of the laity in church and community. He examines the rich associational life of the laity, which ranged from nationalist and fraternal associations independent of the church to devotional and philanthropic associations affiliated with the church. Associations both inside and outside the church fostered ethnic consciousness in different but complementary ways that resulted in a cultural consensus based on denominational loyalty. Through these associations, lay men and women developed an institutional base for the activism and initiative that shaped both their church and their community. Clarke demonstrates that lay activists played a pivotal role in transforming the religious life of the community. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Home Cell Group Explosion Joel Comiskey, 2023-03-08 Home Cell Group Explosion (2023 version) is the most researched and practical book ever written on cell group evangelism! Joel Comiskey traversed the globe to find out why certain churches and small groups are successful in reaching the lost. He found the answers and freely shares them within this volume. If you are a pastor or small group leader, you should devour this book! It will encourage you and give you simple, practical steps for dynamic small group life and growth. My friend Joel Comiskey is a combination of a local church practitioner and a painstaking scholar. Joel spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars visiting eight of the highest-visibility cell group churches to interview their leaders and record his findings. I love this book because it focuses on the multiplication of cells for the greatest evangelistic results. (C.Peter Wagner, Author, Scholar, and Church Growth Expert) Comiskey does not just describe what is happening in cell churches. He takes the next step and identifies in a step-by-step fashion how we can apply these principles in our churches. It is all here-everything we need to know to start and grow a cell group ministry. I am grateful to Dr. Comiskey, for the time, effort, and research that has gone into producing this long-needed book. (Richard Peace, Ph.D., Professor of Evangelism and Spiritual Formation, Fuller Theological Seminary) Joel and I shared many days in Bogota as this book was written. His grasp of cell church models is superior to any other person I have worked with: this book is a treasure of information for church planters and pastors wishing to transition to the cell model. (Ralph W. Neighbour, Jr., Author, and Pioneer Church Planter) |
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| devotions for leaders meetings: Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Lay Leader/Lay Member General Board Of Discipleship, 2012-11-01 The Lay Leader and Lay Member to Annual Conference are key roles in linking the vision and plan of the congregation with the ministry of the Annual conference and in nurturing cooperation and coordination of the pastor and congregation in leadership. These two roles are complementary, yet there are responsibilities unique to each role. The greatest distinction is the connections they forge with and on behalf of the congregation. The lay leader has a primary focus in linking the local church and community. The lay member of annual conference has a primary focus in linking the local church to the connectional United Methodist Church and God’s worldwide church. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. To see a full list of Guidelines, search by typing keywords: “Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016,” and click “search”. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Leadership Pain Samuel Chand, 2015-04-07 Do you want to be a better leader? Raise the threshold of your pain. Do you want your church to grow or your business to reach higher goals? Reluctance to face pain is your greatest limitation. There is no growth without change, no change without loss, and no loss without pain. Bottom line: if you're not hurting, you're not leading. But this book is not a theological treatise on pain. Rather in Leadership Pain Samuel Chand—best-selling author recognized as the leader's leader—provides a concrete, practical understanding of the pain we experience to help us interpret pain more accurately and learn the lessons God has in it for us. Chand is ruthlessly honest and highly practical as he examines the principles and practices that make our pain a means of fulfilling God's divine purposes for our churches, communities, and us. These features are included in this leadership treasure trove: POWERFUL, personal stories from some of the finest leaders in the world, such as Craig Groeschel, Benny Perez, Mike Kai, Lisa Bevere, Mark Chironna, Dale Bronner, Philip Wagner, Michael Pitts, and numerous others REVEALING INSIGHTS into the growth that occurs through pain in leadership roles PRACTICAL EXERCISES to help you apply the valuable principles you are learning |
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| devotions for leaders meetings: The Master Coach Gregg Thompson, 2017-04-04 Today, coaching is recognized to be one of the most effective human resource development processes available, and it is becoming increasingly popular in organizations of all sizes. Faced with historically low levels of employee engagement (as little as 13% according to Gallup’s latest survey), business leaders see coaching as key to unlocking the human talent, creativity, and innovation that is hiding in plain sight in their workplaces. And rather than bring in external coaches for this purpose, they want to integrate coaching into their company culture—a 2015 study by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) found that 81% of organizations surveyed planned to train managers/leaders in coaching skills. The Master Coach is written for these leaders, and is perfectly positioned to become the definitive book on the topic. Drawing on the wealth of experience that has made Gregg Thompson and Bluepoint Leadership Development the choice of numerous Fortune 100 companies, it illuminates the essence of what it takes to be a great coach. The Master Coach will appeal to leaders at all organization levels, showing them how to make a significant shift in their attitudes, values and behaviors and become more coach-like in all of their daily interactions and conversations. The Master Coach is based on the simple but profound 3Cs Coaching Model. This proven approach asserts that to master the art of coaching one must have an exemplary Character that invites the trust of others, be able to form rapid Connections with others at deeply personal level, and have the ability to initiate and guide intense, attitude-changing Conversations. At every step, Thompson reminds readers that coaching is not merely about what the coach says or does; it is about who he or she is. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: High-Impact Teams Lance Witt, 2018-07-31 No matter how big an organization, we all do ministry with a team, whether paid or volunteer. Anyone who has been part of a great team knows it's something special. When there is good chemistry, everyone is operating from their sweet spot, the objectives are clear, and kingdom progress is being made, it is incredibly fulfilling and fun. On the flip side, we're painfully aware what happens when there is dysfunction in the team--stress, tension, politics, and posturing. It's not much fun for anyone, and we end up squandering our divine assignment. Lance Witt, founder of Replenish ministries and a former executive and teaching pastor at Saddleback Church, knows what it takes to keep teams functioning at the highest level of impact. He shows leaders how to build next-level teams that are spiritually, emotionally, and relationally healthy and productive and high-performing. Short, to-the-point chapters make the book easy to digest and the perfect resource for your team to read through together. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: This Is the Day Tim Tebow, 2018-09-25 ECPA BESTSELLER • The New York Times best-selling sports star and media icon motivates readers to stop postponing dreams and start making them happen now because—this is the day. Beyond Tim Tebow's exploits as a Heisman-winning football player, he is widely known and respected for his exemplary character and personal excellence, which have made him a role model for millions. When Tim interacts with the public, he often encounters people who feel “stuck”—unable to take action on matters ranging from daily life to pursuing lifelong dreams. In response, Tim often identifies a crippling fear or lack of courage, to which he advises: “now is the time to take some risks, to quiet the voices of defeat, to step forward and make a mark, because this is the day.” In this inspiring, motivational book, readers will receive the advice and encouragement to daily move from “pause” to “play” in finding deeper meaning and success. Tim illustrates the book's themes with stories from his personal life that will delight all readers, including his an update on his dream pursuit of a baseball career. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Cross Words Duana Cisney, 2016-04-01 Youth (and their parents, mentors, and leaders) are continually seeking a devotional from a mainline Christian perspective that honors them. Different than many youth devotionals, which use punitive language and the context of purity, Cross Words is a devotional for students that is engaging and realistic about their brokenness alongside God’s redeeming grace and forgiveness. It will help them walk through the daily blessings and challenges of life, offering opportunities to consider how their faith might be strengthened through those experiences. Each week offers a brief reflection followed by a question to ponder, Scripture, prayer, or quote to use as a daily touchstone in the coming days, set in a format with open space for their own writing and drawing. Using approachable wording that doesn’t require them to learn a new language in order to understand the reflection will appeal to today's teens. Meeting young people where they are on their journey, it can be used for personal devotion or in educational settings, youth meetings, confirmation classes, mission trips, pilgrimages, retreats, coffee shops, or with families around the supper table. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Fire in My Bones Glenn Hinson, 2010-11-24 Glenn Hinson focuses on a single gospel program and offers a major contribution to our understanding not just of gospel but of the nature of religious experience. A key feature of African American performance is the layering of performative voices and the constant shifting of performative focus. To capture this layering, Hinson demonstrates how all the parts of the gospel program work together to shape a single whole, joining speech and song, performer and audience, testimony, prayer, preaching, and singing into a seamless and multifaceted service of worship. Personal stories ground the discussion at every turn, while experiential testimony fuels the unfolding arguments. Fire in My Bones is an original exploration of experience and belief in a community of African American Christians, but it is also an exploration of African American aesthetics, the study of belief, and the ethnographic enterprise. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Young People's Prayer-meetings in Theory and Practice F. E. Clark, 1887 |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Stand Strong , 2018-09-21 The responsibilities of life can wear men down.. But this concise devotional will inspire men to draw strength from the Word of God. Each devotional is practical and brief, taking only five minutes to read. Wisdom from Scripture and insights from the experiences of other men will help readers build a solid foundation—one that allows confidence in the Lord no matter what life brings their way. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Religion on Campus Conrad Cherry, Betty A. DeBerg, Amanda Porterfield, 2003-01-14 The first intensive, close-up investigation of the practice and teaching of religion at American colleges and universities, Religion on Campus is an indispensable resource for all who want to understand what religion really means to today's undergraduates. To explore firsthand how college students understand, practice, and learn about religion, the authors visited four very different U.S. campuses: a Roman Catholic university in the East, a state university in the West, a historically black university in the South, and a Lutheran liberal arts college in the North. They interviewed students, faculty members, and administrators; attended classes; participated in worship services; observed prayer and Bible study groups; and surveyed the general ethos of each campus. The resulting study makes fascinating and important reading for anyone--including students, parents, teachers, administrators, clergy, and scholars--concerned with the future of young Americans. Challenging theories of the secularization of higher education and the decline of religion on campus, this book reveals that both the practice and the study of religion are thriving, nourished by a campus culture of diversity, tolerance, and choice. |
| devotions for leaders meetings: Built on the Rock Ted Kober, 2017 This book, written by a Certified Christian Conciliator with more than 20 years of experience in church reconciliation, offers practical advice for improving the spiritual health of congregations and the ministers that lead them. |
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