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Preaching Sense About Dollars
Preaching Sense About Dollars

Looking back at 35 years of preaching, there were some themes that deserved an annual emphasis. Some of these were holiday-based – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, New Year’s. But I also came to see that there was another theme that also needed to be addressed every year. Money. Surprised?

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Skills, Discipleship, PreachingDave DeSelmEveryday Pastor, pastors, money, preaching, tithe, tithing, preaching on money, sermon on money, giving, teaching, teaching about money, finances, money wounds, dollars, dollar, stewardshipComment
Budget Issues
Budget Issues

In a recent coaching group I asked the participants what topics they’d like to discuss.  While there was much interest in addressing major themes such as casting a compelling vision and leading cultural change, there were also requests for the more mundane yet essential subjects.  Things like hiring/firing, staff reviews, working with a board, and budgeting.

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Skills, Pastoring 101Dave DeSelmEveryday Pastor, Leadership, pastors, Pastor, budget, church budget, budgeting, church finances, financesComment