by Duke Matlock | Oct 23, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
So many of my friends in ministry have similar struggles. Even in our individual ministries, we face similar hurdles and challenges. One of the most common difficulties in ministry is having margin in our lives. About a year ago, I posted a blog about my...
by Duke Matlock | Oct 16, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
Ministry is one of those things that was meant to be done in community. A team will outperform an individual every time. Working on a team increases productivity, improves results, and makes the whole experience more fun. But it’s important to remember that...
by Duke Matlock | Oct 9, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about the difference between your call and your assignment. In that post, I shared the journey I have been on through my relationship with God, specifically over the last two years. I have been a youth pastor, a lead pastor, a...
by Duke Matlock | Sep 25, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
Imagine with me that you were planting a church. Over the last few months, you have held interest meetings, you have built your team, you have advertised and marketed your first service in the community. You chose a meeting time and place; you have invited people to...
by Duke Matlock | Sep 18, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
As we bring this series to a close, I just want to encourage you on your journey. Building a team is one of the most challenging things we will do in ministry. Its harder than preaching, more difficult than praying, and requires more effort than even your...
by Duke Matlock | Sep 4, 2017 | Leadership, Volunteerism
Last week, we discussed the importance of showing appreciation. We learned why it matters as well as the message it sends. If you missed last week’s post, you can catch up here. This week, are going to lay out some practical tips and tricks for having a happy,...