My Otter Wants to Make Life Easier at Your Church
By Marilyn Sievert What if someone called you a classic lion? Would you know what he was talking about? Would you be curious to know other people’s perceptions about your otter personality? Would you ask a trustworthy coworker about why someone referred to your animal personality, if they said you are a faithful golden retriever? […]
Why Should We Hire a Member Ministry Coordinator?
I guess I would begin with another question. Who is responsible for engaging members in ministry at your church? Is it one of the pastors’ primary responsibilities? Is it everyone’s responsibility? No one’s responsibility? Well actually I’ve seen it done or not done all three ways! Often, when member ministry is not a specifically assigned […]
EQ in Action
5 Ways to Level Up Your Emotional Intelligence (Without Losing Your Cool) Emotional intelligence might sound like one of those “self-help” terms that doesn’t quite fit in the church, but let’s face it—if Jesus could calmly deal with people who questioned, betrayed, and downright misunderstood Him, we could probably use some of that grace too. […]
Exploring Emotional Intelligence
by Cindy Jansen What is Emotional Intelligence? Let’s be honest—”emotional intelligence” (EQ) isn’t exactly a buzzword in most churches. We’ve heard sermons on humility, patience, and love, but understanding our emotions? Not so much. Yet, if we look closely, the Bible is full of examples where emotional intelligence is at work, and secular research shows […]