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How to Know When to Delegate

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Thoughtful quote: “Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere.” -Ronald Reagan The Fearfully Responsible Delegation is a word that sends fear into the hearts of many leaders. After all, the leader is inevitably …

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Reframing Disagreement With A Shared Search For Truth » Explore how Christians reframe disagreements through the Gospel, practicing humility, unity, and biblical truth in today's culture. NACM Manual to Ministry. National Association of Christian Ministers

Reframing Disagreement With A Shared Search For Truth

In today’s volatile cultural climate, disagreements over theology and politics often fracture relationships within the Church. We debate the sovereignty of God. We wrestle over the morality of social policies. We disagree about the authority and interpretation of Scripture. In these discussions, Christians frequently fall into patterns of speech and behavior that reflect the world more than the Word.

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The Cons of Career Advancement

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder   Expectations are key in this area.  It seems inevitable that advancement results in greater responsibilities.  Such follows that more things will compete for the leader’s time and attention.   Therefore, like a chain reaction stress levels increase and attitudes become …

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The Need of Recognition in Ministry

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Have you ever heard someone (especially at church) say, “don’t compliment them or they might get a big head?” Somehow there is the notion among many Christians that encouraging someone for their abilities will result in the person becoming prideful. …

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Great Man Theory of Leadership

By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Management assumes the idea of levels within organizations to which people may be appointed (Shivers-Blackwell, 2006).   Yet, leadership caries the idea of individual callings that are not appointed but rather birthed.  Over the years it has been a common belief that …

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