Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Whether you are a pastor, minister, or in any other form of leadership there always seems to be disconnects between leadership wants and the desires of those they serve. In retail settings the age-old philosophy of service is expressed …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Have you ever made it a habit of asking God for His favor? I find that many believers have never thought to include this request in their daily prayers. Yet, we can miss great opportunities simply because we fail to ask (James …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Defining The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Self-fulfilling prophecy in leadership describes how expectations shape behavior in ministry, churches, and organizations. Closely related to the Pygmalion effect in leadership, this principle explains how assumptions about people often influence outcomes. In ministry contexts especially, expectations …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder How to Network in Ministry? Have you ever wondered? How to do it, if you should, and or if you are doing it wrong. “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” – Sir Francis Bacon Christian networking …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Reflect on these verses, and let them shape your understanding of self-discovery God asked, “Who told you that you were naked? Did you eat fruit from the tree I commanded you not to eat from?” (Gen 3:11 GW) …
Christians breaking fellowship By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder We Christians are an interesting breed because we all generally believe we hear from God. What becomes remarkable is when we misinterpret the voices of our egos as the prompting of the Holy Spirit. This is probably the …
The Big Picture Principle By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Now we begin a consideration of the big picture principle. This approach is driven by the concept of summarization. A summary is an attempt to condense a large quantity of information into a smaller portion that …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Let’s face it, there is no fun in correcting people or telling them that they are wrong about something… However, if you are in ministry, or especially a pastor, you are bound to have to do it sometime. Consider …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder When it comes to church or ministry planning, there is always a very important perspective to consider: What if God is or is not in it? Does success mean blessing? Does failure mean you did not choose the path of …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder The church of Jesus Christ exists as both a spiritual body and a functional community of people who work together to fulfill a divine mission. Scripture teaches that believers are joined together as the body of Christ, each member contributing according …