Chuck Hill

Husband to Lori, father to my kids, & granddaddy to Addie and Noa. I love preaching the Word, serving people, and resourcing those who lead the church.

[Chuck Hill @chuckhill]

When God steps in, everything changes.

Acts 12 reminds us: chains, guards, and prison doors are no match for a praying church. The enemy may say, “It’s over,” but God has the final word. So keep praying. Keep trusting. And, keep believing for greater things.

#PrayLikeItMatters

[Tony Dungy @TonyDungy]

Congratulations Coach Mazulla and your Celtics on a great playoff run. And thank you for demonstrating your faith in Christ and letting everyone know that as much as you have enjoyed leading your team to a championship you know the truth of Matthew 16:26–“What would it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul!”

[Brad Whitt @DrBradWhitt]

Five Things For More Effective and Efficient Ministry Staff Meetings

1. Look back. Give the first part of your staff meeting to review. Assessing how things went on Sunday and the previous week is essential. What worked and what didn't? Were there any ministries that knocked it out of the park? Were there any ministries that limped or fell? I'm a firm believer that you measure what matters. I like to track ministries and metrics such as worship, small group attendance, giving, baptisms, etc. What is their average for the year? How does that metric compare to the same time last year? Were there wins that need to be celebrated or significant misses that need to be addressed? Remember, you can't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been.
2. Look up. Next, spend some time in prayer as a group. Ask the staff for any personal prayer concerns and any they're aware of in the church family. I think it's important for us as leaders to pray for those we care for, and this is an important way of coming together and interceding on behalf of the church body.
3. Look in. I also encourage you to assess where you and the team are spiritually, emotionally, physically, etc. You can do this in several ways. I had a former executive team leader who loved to ask, "Are you good?" (I know, "there's none good but God...", but you know what I mean), but this is a simple way of getting them to tell you how they're doing. This is an excellent time to assess if anybody on the team has a yellow warning light flashing on their life console. Are they getting burned out? Are they hurting? Are they struggling in some area of their ministry or personal life? Staff meetings are a great time to build up and into each other and help make everyone on the team healthier, stronger, and more effective.
4. Look out. It's easy for a church to become inward-focused. It's easy to become consumed with the needs and issues within the church body and lose sight of the hurting people outside the church doors who need the love and life of Jesus. I think time should be given in each staff meeting to how we can be more intentional in our personal lives and the church's ministry in reaching our community and world with the Gospel. I remind our staff often that every one of our ministries and events should have an evangelistic focus and goal. During each staff meeting, focus on being more intentional and effective in getting the Gospel to your community and the world.
5. Look forward. Finally, you should have a calendar of what the church and its ministries have planned for the next six, twelve, and eighteen months. (If you have that, the next step would be a three to five-year plan.) Also, remember to put national holidays and important dates from the local school calendar on your calendar so you can plan effectively. In this meeting, it's essential to consider what is planned for the upcoming week and next month. What needs to be announced? What needs to be promoted? What ministry needs more help for their event? At Abilene, we use a "communication grid" to schedule our promotion of upcoming events and ministries so that we don't have too many competing for attention simultaneously. My mom used to say, "Plan your work and work your plan." I think that's a helpful reminder for church staff and leaders.

BONUS: In my previous churches, we had a minimal staff of two or three people or just myself. I learned in those contexts to have a monthly "Leadership Lunch," where I invited all the leaders of the various ministries of the church (Deacons, Sunday School, Discipleship, Children, Women, Men, etc.) to meet with me over lunch for a sort of volunteer/lay staff meeting. At that meeting, we went through the same things I shared above. It encouraged me, equipped them, and helped us become more effective and efficient as a church.

#pastoralleadership #pastoralministry #churchlife #churchleadership #pastorlife #preaching

[Doug Clay @dougclay]

The biblical answer to the confusion of Babel was the unity of Pentecost. Our culture needs more Pentecost.

[Assemblies of God US @AG_USA]

Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit..Acts 2:1-4

[Assemblies of God US @AG_USA]

As we gear up for Pentecost Sunday, we focus on Pentecost & the next generation. Join the conversation with lead host, General Superintendent, Doug Clay, & some incredible NextGen leaders from across the nation.

New episode of AG Today available NOW on Facebook & Youtube.

[Chuck Hill @chuckhill]

“Look at a person’s heart, listen to their words, and watch their steps, and you can predict what kind of life they will have.” — Bob Merritt (Get Wise: Make great decisions every day)

[Tampa Bay Buccaneers @Buccaneers]

For Tampa Bay, it’s more than a game.

5⃣0⃣ years ago today, the city was awarded an @NFL franchise. Here's to the next 5⃣0⃣, Krewe!

[Tampa Bay Buccaneers @Buccaneers]

We 🧡 Creamsicle

[Robert Griffin III @RGIII]

Dabo was running like he was late to pre game chapel 😂

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” - C.S. Lewis

[Clemson Football @ClemsonFB]

Tonight, The VLOG returns 🐅

[Rick Stroud @NFLSTROUD]

Ronde Barber receives his PFHOF gold jacket from Mike Tomlin and John Lynch. What a moment.

[Chuck Hill @chuckhill]

“Ministry is not a sentence to endure — but a calling to enjoy!” — Doug Clay #GC23

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

“What would you say to a young Christian who is nervous about the future?”

Beautiful answer from @TimKellerNYC (1950–2023). His faith is now sight.

[Steven Curtis Chapman @StevenCurtis]

Here’s a little snippet of my seventh #1 song - “For the Sake of the Call”…and this little snippet from a very kind @KLOVERadio article about each of my #1 songs over the years. “Chapman opened a fresh decade with one of the most memorable songs in his early discography, “For The Sake of the Call.” The namesake of his fourth studio album, the 1990 hit had the five-time GRAMMY® winner recalling the time Jesus called the 12 disciples and boldly pledging his own devotion to Him as a Christ follower.”

[Jason Romano @JasonRomano]

The single best answer to a question at a press conference you will ever see. We need more @Giannis_An34’s in our life.

[Alistair Begg @AlistairBegg]

Why are studies of Old Testament books important? As Alistair explains, it's because they point forward to a Savior. All of Scripture is telling the story of Jesus. Hear more from this study of 1 and 2 Samuel at https://t.co/IC8Blq7WmA.

[Charles Spurgeon @_CSpurgeon_]

Short prayers are long enough.

[SpurgeonBooks @SpurgeonBooks]

"He who does not serve God where he is would not serve God anywhere else."

— Charles Spurgeon