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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Persecuted Christians And How You Can Help
We’re all overwhelmed with information about the coronavirus. There is constant breaking news about increasing cases of COVID-19, business closings, social distancing, and an overall sense of instability—both economically and medically.
What Every Church Leader Can Learn From the COVID-19 Crisis
The current outbreak of COVID-19 around the world is an experience unlike anything any of us have ever seen before. While we act it’s also good to reflect on what every church leader can learn from the COVID-19 crisis.
Adjusting to the New Reality of Social Distancing and Remote Work
This sudden and unexpected shift to remote work has been a major adjustment for millions of us—including church staff. Not only can we not meet for Sunday morning worship, but we also can’t go into the office during the week to get our regular ministry work done.
20 Social Media Post Examples for Responding to the Coronavirus
This is the first time we scroll through our social media feeds and see ever post focused on the same subject. Who knows how much longer this will last. But we can assert that the duration will be largely impacted on how we act during this time.
Timothy and Epaphroditus
During Paul’s ministry, he traveled across the Mediterranean preaching and then being thrown in prison. But he rarely endured this alone.
Christian Humility
It’s no surprise that the word humble comes from the same Latin root, humilitas, which means “to be brought to a low place.” This can be done one of two ways: either voluntarily through our own actions and disposition, or through circumstances we experience.
5 of the Best Marketing Lessons to Learn From Disney+
Disney+ came on to the scene in late 2019 with much fanfare. I signed up for the service from Day 1 and have enjoyed it thus far. Besides my entertainment, I’ve learned a few marketing lessons from Disney+.
The First Promise of the Messiah
Have you heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out? It’s a term that was coined by author Patrick McGinnis in 2004. It’s estimated that more than half of social media users experience this fear.
How Audiobooks Make You a Better Leader
Reading just might be the most underrated leadership development tool. “Leaders are readers” isn’t just a saying because it rhymes—it’s also the truth.
A Third Kind of Marketing
In the field of marketing, there are two recognizable forms—inbound and outbound marketing. But what if there was a third kind of marketing, other than inbound and outbound?
5 Ways Church Leaders Can Be More Effective Communicators
In one of our recent Orange staff meetings, our CEO Reggie Joiner pointed out five principles for how to communicate more effectively. I thought it might be worth sharing these principles with you since every church leader can afford to communicate better.
Doctor’s Faith Endures Kidnapping and Torture by ISIS
Mina had an education, a good job, and a strong faith. All of which, in an instant, was turned upside down. Mina and a group of other doctors were kidnapped by ISIS. She endured horrible torture at their hands.
Doubly Persecuted: The Challenges for Female Believers in the Arab World
Many Christian believers living in Arabic countries face ridicule and violence for accepting Jesus as their savior. This is doubly the case for a specific subset of believers—women.
Does the Church Have a Senior Pastor Problem?
Anyone who has been in a church for any amount of time knows that every church has issues, but does every church have a senior pastor problem?
4 Ways Leaders Can Tell Better Stories
Good leaders know the difference between what is and isn’t a story. They focus on what is clear and compelling.
Read my personal musings
Besides my professional writing, I do a good deal of personal writing on Medium.