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Career Advice for Women in Ministry
Christian Living

Hard Work if You Can Get It

Eleanor Daniel reflects on the best advice she received about women's futures in Christian education and the determination, hard work, and advanced education needed to navigate unequal expectations…

Eleanor Daniel · July 14, 2014
leadership advice for fundraising
Stewardship & Generosity

Believe in It!

Tony Twist recalls a simple but lasting piece of leadership advice from Dr. Calvin Phillips about staying passionate in fundraising: you must truly believe in the work you…

Tony Twist · July 14, 2014
best advice on stewardship
Stewardship & Generosity

Loose Hold

Dean C. Collins shares the best advice he ever received from mentor Smith Lanier: hold God's gifts with open hands, remembering that everything entrusted to us is meant…

Dean C. Collins · July 13, 2014
leadership by example
Church Leadership

Work Day

A church elder's simple act of service teaches Dennis Bratton an unforgettable lesson about leadership by example: never ask others to work harder than you're willing to work…

Dennis Bratton · July 13, 2014
leadership advice from Don Jeanes
Church Leadership

Example, and a Few Words

Bill Greer reflects on the lasting leadership advice of Don Jeanes, former president of Milligan College, and the importance of stewardship, mentoring, and preparing future leaders to carry…

Bill Greer · July 13, 2014
quality over quantity in ministry
Mission & Evangelism

Quality First

Gayla Congdon shares how Mike Yaconelli's advice to prioritize quality over quantity transformed Amor Ministries' approach to mission trips, strengthened its focus on relationships, and contributed to significant…

Gayla Congdon · July 12, 2014
worst leadership advice
Church Leadership

Even Leaders Need Forgiveness

Ken Idleman reflects on the worst leadership advice he ever received and explains why admitting mistakes, apologizing, and practicing humility are essential to building trust in Christian leadership.

Ken Idleman · July 12, 2014
Jack Cottrell
Church Leadership

Wayne’s Words

Jack Cottrell recalls how a late-night conversation with preacher Wayne B. Smith at Camp Northward changed his plans, leading him away from agriculture and back toward his calling…

Jack Cottrell · July 12, 2014
advice for making major decisions
Christian Living

Two-Week Trial

Lloyd M. Pelfrey shares H. Lynn Gardner’s practical advice for making major decisions: carefully consider your choice, live with it for two weeks, and allow time to reconsider…

Lloyd M. Pelfrey · July 11, 2014
best advice I ever received
Christian Living

From Secretary to Field Rep

After losing her husband, Veva Appel received unexpected career advice that changed her life. Her story reveals how courage, encouragement, and a willingness to learn opened the door…

Veva Appel · July 11, 2014
best advice for fathers
Family & Relationships

Advice to a Dad

What is the best advice for fathers? Dave Stone shares a simple piece of wisdom he received after the birth of his first child about the connection between…

Dave Stone · July 11, 2014
best and worst advice
Church Leadership

Better Leadership, Healthy Churches, Money Matters

Ben Merold reflects on the best and worst ministry advice he ever received, sharing lessons about continual improvement, preaching biblical generosity, and why church leaders should never avoid…

Ben Merold · July 10, 2014
parenting and church leadership advice
Family & Relationships

Experiences, Relationships

Greg Nettle shares the best and worst advice he ever received, reflecting on Wess Stafford's parenting wisdom and a Bible college professor's warning about friendships in church leadership.

Greg Nettle · July 10, 2014
best advice for missions
Mission & Evangelism

Course Correction

A required missions course changed Doug Lucas's life. Discover how Professor Tom Gemeinhart's teaching and a challenging question about the Great Commission inspired a lifelong commitment to sharing…

Doug Lucas · July 10, 2014
best and worst advice
Christian Living

Be Patient!

David Faust shares the best and worst advice he received about career choices, marriage, and ministry, revealing lessons about meaningful work, healthy relationships, and the patience required for…

David Faust · July 9, 2014
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