Bestselling author and co-lead pastor, Sharon Hodde Miller, talks about control—why so many church leaders are control freaks, the link between control and anxiety, the prosperity Gospel, and how controlling leaders create church hurt.
Welcome to Episode 526 of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes below or search for the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.
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Compassion International
Our church has partnered with them for years, and we’ve seen how it helps our congregation focus on others and engage globally in tangible ways.
You may not know that in all 26 countries where Compassion works, they partner exclusively with local churches to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. The local church is the hero.
As your church begins preparing for the holiday season and encouraging generosity, Compassion has a really cool opportunity called the Giving Tree.
It’s a simple way for your church to share the love of Jesus with children in need by decorating a tree with ornaments that represent a variety of gift options. Each gift is designed to meet a practical need for a child in poverty.
Check it out and sign up at compassion.com/GivingTree/Carey. You can request a free ornament kit from the website, set up a tree in your church lobby, and invite families to be a part of changing lives with their giving.
Future Forward Churches
Pastoral transitions are inevitable for every church. Unfortunately, pastoral transitions often result in a major setback for the church—and it is becoming more and more difficult for churches to bounce back.
My friend, Lee Kricher just released an incredible new resource to help you with this.
Seamless Pastoral Transition is a book that can help you to navigate a pastoral transition without negatively impacting the momentum, continuity and mission of your church.
The book contains great insights about 3 Pastoral Transition Imperatives that are absolutely critical to address. And, it covers 6 Pastoral Transition Pitfalls to avoid—pitfalls which can completely derail a leadership transition.
If you are church leader, one of your highest priorities must be planning for pastoral transitions with great diligence. If you agree, this book is written for you.
Get Lee’s book, Seamless Pastoral Transition and other FREE pastoral transition resources by going to futureforwardchurches.com.
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