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 …
Making organizational decisions is a complicated matter that can be mastered through prototypical approaches and understanding of hindrances.
LMX theory defines leadership as the specific work interactions between a leader and an individual worker” (Mayfield, & Mayfield, p. 73, 1998).
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder How Ministers Should Speak Biblically Often we just go about life doing whatever we think is best. Many of our thought processes are automatic and do not enjoy very much careful thinking. A good example of this is driving a …
The Weight of Words in Ministry Communication By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder The power of words in ministry is often underestimated by those who use them most. Ministers live with a peculiar burden that is both ordinary and quietly dangerous, like carrying a lit lantern through …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder The altar of truth is a principle that you can add to your toolbox of biblical interpretation methods. While the concept of this principle is not unique unto itself, the principle has been uniquely developed for the ministers of our …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …