“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.” – Proverbs 4: 5-9 (NIV)
Pastors and church leaders need wisdom now more than ever. Not only are they are currently dealing with COVID-19, reopening churches, racism, racial reconciliation, and mental illness, there are still the standard issues like leadership, stewardship, sin, summer slumps, sermon preparation, and staffing issues to deal with.
To help you be more successful, the following are June’s 10 Resources For Pastors And Church Leaders. I have reviewed each one and give these my highest recommendation. Some items are complimentary. Others are low cost but as the Scripture says, “whatever it costs, get understanding.” These will save you time, relieve stress, and make you a better-quipped and more effective leader:
- Chemistry Staffing Webinar Series – The webinars Todd Rhoades and Matt Steen are putting on each week are simply outstanding and some of the best, most practical resources available. Their list of guests are industry experts and the content is unmatched. For instance, this Thursday Todd and Matt are joined by Dr. Robert Creech and Karl Vaters. They will discuss how to walk with tired, scared, divided, confused, angry and mourning in a way that deepens their faith and restores their spiritual health. Click HERE to register and make sure you check out their past episodes.
- Key Questions to Prepare for a New Season of Ministry is an incredible FREE ebook for pastors and church leaders from the Aspen Group. Aspen is a ministry-focused design, build, furnish firm providing integrated solutions for new church facilities, additions, and renovations. This incredible organization has been voted one of the Best Christian Workplaces fives years in a row! There is not a church design-build group I respect more than this one.
- Self-Publish Your Book – Pastor and Leader’s Edition – This is the process I used to publish my last book. I have never met a pastor or church leader who did not have a book in their heart. Our friends at MinistryDeal have a deal that will make your book-writing dream come true. It’s the Self-Publish Your Book – Pastor and Leader’s Edition for only $97!!! This special offer includes 22 instructional videos, 3 book templates of cover and dust jackets, a self-publishing checklist, and everything you need to edit, typeset, register, copyright, and print your very own book. A $1,246 value for only $97, the delays and dreaming for your new book stop the moment you purchase this resource. Trust me, this system worked for me and will work for you.
- Leading An Unstuck Church Course by Tony Morgan – This is a no-brainer tool every pastor needs during this time. Tony is arguably the smartest consultant in Christendom. For only $97 (this is a steal!) you get 12 practical online lessons to help you take your next steps toward getting unstuck, 12 training videos unpacking the big idea behind each lesson, team discussion guides to use in staff meetings, done-for-you worksheets for you to process ministry strategy plans with your team, self-evaluation tools to assess your leadership and help you clarify your personal next steps, FREE coaching calls with a consultant from The Unstuck Group’s team at the mid- and end-points of the course, and much more!
- The Intentional Pastor’s Toolkit – For only $30 this is an incredible tool from Brandon Kelley and the team at Rookie Preacher. For this low price, you get time and energy tools, sermon planning tools, strategic planning tools, leadership development tools, and attendance and giving tools. Incredible resource!
- Church Fuel – This is one of my favorite organizations. Michael Lukaszewski and his team turnout the most insanely practical resources a pastor or church leader can have. Their list of pastoral courses are the best on the internet! Leadership, Systems, Inviting, Giving, Volunteer, Breaking 200, Follow-Up, and Building Your Ministry Plan Courses are all available plus more. Trust me, these are incredible!!!
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Ministry Pass – This incredible organization, founded by Justin Trapp, has over 500 done-for-you complete sermon series and hundreds of done-for-you sermon illustrations. Just think of the time and stress you will receive. Start a 14-day free trial to check it out by clicking HERE. I can’t recommend Justin and his team enough!
- Thrive Conference – Do you want to hear from a World Class speaker line up with thought leaders such as Rick Warren, Simon Sinek, John Maxwell, Lecrae, Christine Caine, Patrick Lencioni, Lysa TerKeurst, Bob Goff, Henry Cloud, Bianca Olthoff, Nicky Gumbel, Duck Dynasty’s Willie and Korie Robertson, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, Carey Nieuwhof, and more. Plus be part of raising awareness and support for kids who need help during this season. Visit HERE to register you and your team fro this FREE June 15 and 16 event.
- Confident Leader!: Become One, Stay One – n Confident Leader!, Dan Reiland draws from his 39 years of leadership experience to share a practical, workable, and transformational process that results in your ability to become a more self-assured leader and achieve maximum success. In this book you will learn how to:
- Make deep foundational decisions about your core identity
- Implement practical steps for deliberate character development
- Incorporate daily, practical disciplines that transform your leadership ability
- The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness – What is true happiness, and how can we find it? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a path to true happiness. It is a life lived with Jesus by embracing the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. As you walk through these words, Jesus invites you into a new life-giving rhythm that cultivates a flourishing, happy, transformative life. Discover the good life you were meant for.
Let me know what you think of these. It is an honor to invest in your leadership.
My book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders is available for purchase. If you have ever wanted to become the leader God created you to be, this book is for you! By combining leadership lessons from biblical heroes like Jesus, Daniel and Joseph, along with modern day leaders like Bill Gates, Nick Saban, Kobe Bryant and multiple pastors, Timeless will equip and inspire you. This book is not to be read alone. Discussion questions are included in each chapter allowing you to develop those in your circle of influence. Click HERE or on the image provided and order your copies TODAY.