By Joe LaGuardia Last year, following a mission trip to Cuba, I wrote a lengthy blog series on books that have shaped my ministry, faith, and life. During this season of COVID-19, I decided to revisit my bookshelf and narrow down, as impossible as it was, the top 10 books that have shaped my ministryContinue reading “Top 10 Books on Church Ministry and Leadership”
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Jack of all trades, master of none
By Joe LaGuardia An advertisement from a church looking for a new pastor read: “Wanted: Pastor for small church. Must excel in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, administration, leadership, vision setting, missions, ministry, church growth. Also, ten years experience a must.” A satirical ad, similar in tone, added: “Pastor must know politics, how to dry tearful eyes,Continue reading “Jack of all trades, master of none”
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