by Dan Jarvis | Nov 4, 2015 | Church Leadership
How are people applying the truths you’re teaching? A signature feature of Life Action’s Revive magazine has always been the final section, “Making It Personal.” This is where information turns to application, and where third person switches to first. It’s not just,...
by Dan Jarvis | Oct 4, 2015 | Church Leadership
Are you a great leader? I, for one, have been greatly impacted by leadership sages John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, Dave Ramsey, and others. I’m not sure if that makes me a “leader”—just knowing the theories—but it has certainly helped me define things along the way....
by Dan Jarvis | Sep 4, 2015 | Church Leadership
The downfall of the devil was pride. So is the downfall of many churches. None of us intends to minister in our own strength, or for our own glory, or to impress one another … but somehow pride still creeps in. Somehow the joyful, humble dependence on God we...
by Dan Jarvis | Aug 4, 2015 | Church Leadership
There’s nothing quite like promoting a prayer meeting … and then arriving to discover you’re the only one in attendance! It’s happened to me more than once, sadly. Of course, it’s still worth praying, whether 2, 20, or 200 are participating. But how can we...
by Dan Jarvis | Jul 4, 2015 | Church Leadership
You have a meeting next week! That’s no surprise to you, I realize. Having served in full-time ministry since I was 18 years old, I’ve attended hundreds (perhaps thousands) of meetings. Elder meetings, deacon meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, training meetings,...
