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A weekly letter to new church leaders. In The Salvation Army, an officer (minister) in their first five years of ministry is called a Lieutenant. This is the recorded newsletter I am sending out to people in their first five years of ministry. It is aimed at new church leaders, but should be helpful for anyone in ministry. If you want the written version check out my substack of the same name. https://chrisbutton.substack.com/?r=45uqn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist
Episodes
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Some handy hints and tips for preaching and teaching holiness to a congregation
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Support and encouragement for undertaking pastoral visitation including a handy structure for keeping those conversations on track.
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a Sermon Series? I talk about them here.
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Strategy has been misunderstood in all kinds of ways. In this audio letter to church leaders I give a quick overview of what strategy is or isn't, then use the cascade method to suggest five questions which will develop a strategy document for your church.
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
How do we measure success in Church Leadership? Using the SMART method for setting goals and measuring personal success as a Church Leader
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Vocational ministry is all about modelling healthy human behaviour. Rather than getting trapped in the business cycle, it's important to remember to do the things that bring us joy if we minister well. This first letter to church leaders encourages you to take time for yourself and resist the urge to be busy without reason.