Articles
These are articles written by ACM members as well as other Christian writers. The articles are chosen because of their relevance to those in Christian ministry. The views expressed are not necessarily the views held by ACM.
Articles
Learning to Say No – The most difficult part of resting in the Lord is learning to say one simple two-letter word: “No.” I have had to learn how to say no. For every ministry invitation I accept, I turn down ten or eleven. I have to say no, because I know what I am called to be and do.
Be Better not Bitter – Dealing with the importance of leaders being able to properly deal with the challenges that will face them in ministry.
Laughter and Smiling – Speaks about the amazing life increasing, health giving benefits of laughter and smiling.
Managing Conflict in the Church: Part 1 – Identifying Conflict – This is the first in series of articles on Managing Conflict in the Church. It is drawn from research done on this subject during a Masters degree. As pastors we are constantly involved in conflict within the church. It can become extremely wearing o…
Managing Conflict in the Church: Part 2 – Managing Conflict in the Church
In this the second article in this series I want to give some advice to help you recognize potential conflict in your church. Once we recognise the signs of conflict early on, we are able to avoid problems …
Managing Conflict in the Church: Part 3 – Responding to Conflict
When there is potential conflict or actual full-blown conflict there can be a variety of ways to respond. We can make no response, which can be described as conflict avoidance or denial. The downside of avoidance and denial is that disputes, rather than being constructively managed, slowly simmer until they explode, catching us and often the rest of the congregation off guard. There are of course times when no response is required other than…