As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers
Christian leadership
There are countless books in the world on the topic of leadership. There are also plenty of Christian books on Christian leadership, so the question is, do we really need more? Well, I think we do, each book can have its place providing it does something different or it is better than a book thatContinue reading “Christian leadership”
Saturday Snippets (December 10)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
A controversial take on bi-vocational ministry
I had a brief chat the other day and my take on bi-vocational ministry was called controversial. So, here’s a very brief explanation as to why I believe what I believe. Bi-vocational ministry isn’t ideal!
Dream Small
One of the biggest temptations in life, for many people at least, is the game of comparison. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we need to bigger more significant things in life and be held with higher honour. But it is just that, it’s a trap! It lures you in, itContinue reading “Dream Small”
Saturday Snippets (December 3)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Sometimes sorry just isn’t enough.
Sadly stories of abusive leadership in churches is not uncommon. I’m not going to mention any by name because that’s not the point, we will all know of cases (prominent or local) of church leaders who have used their position of authority for evil. The abuse of power can take many forms (control, bullying, silencingContinue reading “Sometimes sorry just isn’t enough.”
Saturday Snippets (November 26)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
Reality and Other Stories
Stories have a way of catching your attention, drawing you in and helping you explore another world. Not only that but stories have the ability to shape the way you think, the way you understand and see the world around you. Stories are a powerful way to share the gospel, but also, as this bookContinue reading “Reality and Other Stories”
Saturday Snippets (November 19)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
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