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Introducing—Higher Call Student Summits

By caryschmidt | January 3, 2012

If you are a student ministry leader or worker, we invite you to participate in the Higher Call Student Summits in 2012! Beginning in February, Bryan Samms and I have the privilege of partnering with four churches in four regions of the country for the Higher Call Student Summits. These meetings are two-day events hosted [...]

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Thoughts On Blogging…

By caryschmidt | December 5, 2011

I’ll never forget the first time I heard the word “blog.” It sounded like my friend burped. And the concept sounded about as stupid. That was years ago, and—well, it is self-evident that the concept caught on, not only for me but for millions of others. We live in a day when everybody and their [...]

Also posted in ministry & outreach | Tagged biblical living, communication, teaching, technology | 3 Comments

Whose Campaign is This?

By caryschmidt | November 28, 2011

In an interview recently, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich made a statement that absolutely grabbed me. The statement requires a bit of background, so bear with me. (And the point of this post is not political—this is all leading to a more important point.) Early in his bid for the Republical nomination, the Gingrich campaign [...]

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When We’re Too Busy

By caryschmidt | November 14, 2011

Life is busy. Honestly, in a given week or day, there is more stuff flowing at us (in the form of information and opportunities) than we can possibly comprehend, much less accept. Doing the right things in life means saying “no” to a lot more than you could ever say “yes” to. The challenge of the [...]

Also posted in christian life, productivity | Tagged biblical living, danger, family, leadership, productivity | 4 Comments

Repost: Why Leaders Need Communication

By caryschmidt | November 11, 2011

WARNING: Failure to communicate frequently and effectively will bring distrust, tension, and grief in any valuable relationship. A large percentage of our problems in work, family, and ministry could be attributed to communication failures—either miscommunication or a lack of communication. Everybody has people in their lives with whom they should work at communicating more effectively [...]

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Spiritual Weapons for Wayward Kids

By caryschmidt | October 9, 2011

What can you do when your grown children begin to stray spiritually? I’ve seen a lot of parents hurt, mystified, and shaken by sudden and radical spiritual changes in the lives of their adult children. I realize, one day I may be one of them—and so could you. In these moments, some parents grasp for control—trying [...]

Also posted in counseling, family | Tagged biblical living, college and career, communication, counseling, family, leadership, ministry, parenting, student ministry, teaching | 4 Comments

SL Podcast – Staying the Course

By caryschmidt | October 1, 2011

The most recent Spiritual Leadership Podcast is one you SHOULD NOT miss! It’s entitled “Staying the Course Through Troubled Waters” from Pastor Paul Chappell. This lesson challenges spiritual leaders to stay faithful through difficult times! I promise you it will encourage your life and strengthen you in the ministry. You can listen above, or better [...]

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Are You a Builder or a Destroyer?

By caryschmidt | September 14, 2011

Two profiles of Christian leaders are spotlighted, center-stage in this tale. Both would call themselves servants of God. The Builder One is a giant—in every imaginable way, a joyful, godly, spiritual giant of encouragement and mentorship—a builder. He has spent his life building. He builds everybody he comes into contact with. He loves, he gives, [...]

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Spiritual Leadership Downloads 2011!

By caryschmidt | August 26, 2011

Spiritual Leadership Conference 2011 was held last month. I’m late in posting this information, but wanted to share it none-the-less. It is our desire to share Spiritual Leadership Conference with people who couldn’t attend. I’m posting several links below that will help you access videos, audio, photos, and resources that were available at the conference. [...]

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An Effective Staff Member Commits

By caryschmidt | June 27, 2011

I’ve never written a ten part blog series, but here goes! Whether you hang with me for all ten parts, or just read one or two, I hope you will be encouraged. Do you serve on a ministry staff? Are you a member of a team? If so, you are no second-class citizen in the [...]

Also posted in productivity | Tagged church staff, leadership, local church, ministry | 2 Comments

SL Podcast – Christlikeness in the Church

By caryschmidt | June 14, 2011

Don’t miss this month’s Spiritual Leadership Podcast from Pastor Paul Chappell. The topic is “How to Develop Christ-likeness in the Church.” This lesson will challenge you to evaluate the spiritual health and development of your church family. More than that, it will provide some thoughts for measuring progress and evaluating what a “Christ-like church” looks [...]

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Avoiding “Death by Meeting!”

By Cary Schmidt | May 9, 2011

Have you ever attended a meeting that drove you to the brink of insanity? Bad meetings are long, repetitive, and in-actionable. In other words, you sit forever through a lot of discussion, much of which may have nothing to do with you, that leads no where. You leave the meeting with no benefit—no information that [...]

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A Leader Worth Following…

By caryschmidt | May 5, 2011

What kind of leader would you gladly follow? We’ve all seen our share of bad leaders—but there are a lot of good leaders in the world. By God’s grace, I’m thankful to work for a very good leader. I know a lot of good leaders. Here is a list of qualities that are found in [...]

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12 Qualities of Unjust Criticism

By caryschmidt | April 5, 2011

Anyone who serves the Lord is going to face criticism. Some of it just. Some of it unjust. Just criticism is helpful, coming from a loving friend, handled personally, and can produce great strides of growth and maturity in your life. It flows between healthy relationships where hearts are like iron sharpening iron. No criticism [...]

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New Podcast—Part 2 of Striving Together

By caryschmidt | March 22, 2011

Part 2 of last months Spiritual Leadership Podcast from Dr. Paul Chappell has posted. This is a great lesson dealing with the “how” and “why” of doing ministry. It will challenge you to labor together with your team with a right spirit. The Spiritual Leadership Podcast is a free resource from Pastor Paul Chappell that [...]

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