By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder A structured biblical coaching model allows pastors to maintain their calling as teachers of the Word while equipping believers to grow in obedience to Christ. When churches adopt this approach, the burden of counseling becomes manageable and discipleship becomes central to …
Christian Identity and Self-Promotion I remain continually struck by how the Internet and social media have cultivated a ravenous appetite for self-promotion. The prevailing sentiment suggests that the more our image or brand is seen, whether through curated posts, reels, or hashtags, the higher the chance …
The National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM) believes that effective ministry leadership must be more than academic; it must be transformational. This conviction drives the creation of Leadership Hall, NACM’s core online leadership development program. Designed for ministers, church leaders, and believers sensing a call to …
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 …
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, 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 …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Definition: The need for affiliation in Christianity refers to the God-given desire for relational belonging that shapes spiritual growth, discipleship, and participation in the mission of the church. Human beings possess a deep and persistent desire to belong. This reality, …
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Intrinsic rewards are the experiences of satisfaction after the internal drive toward specific goals. In other words, they are rewards (such as personal development, or achievement) linked to performing job functions (Mahaney & Lederer, 2006). Report Michael Maccoby (2010) is the …
Dead End in Life By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder It seems reasonable to say that people typically have goals, dreams, and aspirations. Such is often noted as being the driving force behind mankind’s search for purpose. When life is lived without these qualities people tend to …