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[...] difference in the effectiveness of the discussion. For the complete list of guidelines:  Discussion Guidelines . [...]

...see previous posts on "Guidelines" 21. Are we aware that some of these rules will probably be broken?  What will we learn about ourselves and lea [...]

..see previous posts on "Guidelines" 23.    May we bring up “old business” if we need to clarify or discuss something further? Sometimes a com [...]

[...] does not start with an evaluation.  It starts with: Helpful rules for discussion.  Discussion Guidelines with Commentary . Practice.  Have you scheduled classes and/or workshops to grow [...]

[...]      In an Eldership Funeral, I follow this outline: Eldership Funeral . After leading four of these, here are some blessings I have observed: It is a good time to [...]

[...] . After getting settled in for the night, we spent about three hours going over the outline:  Eldership Funeral . ...to be continued. [...]

[...] make a good transition (which is growth on the inside – spiritually) while change (finding a new preacher) is happening in this church. It is important for everyone to understand the purpose of this [...]

[...] consideration. The rejection hurts. But it hurt me more to learn of it three months after the new preacher had moved and I still had received no communication. Thank the person who applied and give a [...]

[...]      When you need to find a new preacher, how do you do it? “We’ve just always invited some men in, let them preach, listen to comments [...]

[...]      Sunday in Bible study we discussed 1 Timothy 2:1, 2:  "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, [...]

[...] as well as the bottom of my feet, adjusted to the new challenges and cooperated without injury. Bible study, saving money, becoming competent in any field of study or skill can often be achieved by [...]

[...] .  Those folks down the street need this.”  I call this the “me first” principle of Bible study.  The first question I need to ask when studying God’s word or implementing [...]

[...]      The time to begin effective evaluation is in the beginning of the relationship. I have found it helpful to have this included in [...]

[...] when there are irritations or questions?  One way to develop this is to have ongoing, effective evaluation. This does not start with an evaluation.  It starts with: Helpful rules for discussion.   [...]

[...] ‟s Chapel during the fall and winter of 1992-1993, I told them that I wanted to do interim ministry in the future. Perhaps this made our relationship better and maybe this was my first [...]

[...] last post in this blog. My first blog post was December 11, 2006.  I have included posts on interim ministry, leadership, and other topics.  Many of you have been kind to read and respond to these [...]

     In an Eldership Funeral, I follow this outline: Eldership Funeral . After leading four of these, here are some blessings I have observed: It [...]

     After our elders had been serving at Berry‘s Chapel a little more than two years, the congregation was in the process of selecting additiona [...]

[...] should finish his work and see that necessary things are covered. It is good to see that the next preacher is provided with information that will help his ministry start well. I delivered a lesson on [...]

[...] may not be the first to speak • Are you allowing your last preacher to control your next preacher? • How to deliver bad news — death • How to deliver bad news — termination, [...]

[...]      ...read the previous three blog posts on checking references on prospective preachers. Several years ago, an elder from a church searching for a preacher asked me to send a [...]

[...] Retreat at Faulkner University, I was exhorting elders to communicate with prospective preachers – especially when you say you will. David Short, then director of Faulkner [...]

[...] way give suggestions for improving future discussions? This can be one of the most helpful guidelines for the leader as well as for the rest of the group.  If the leader is serious and [...]