It’s good to be a bit suspicious of ‘How To’s. It sounds like something from the ever-expanding Self Help section of the bookshop. It sounds a lot like pragmatism. In contrast, at iServe Africa we’re concerned to emphasise the Why questions and Who questions; to focus on the heart and head before the hands. But there is a place for hands…
With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skilful hand. (Psalm 78:72)
We want both. Not a leap straight to pragmatism but not a theology without practice either. Warm, upright hearts and skilful hands. Getting into the nitty-gritty of ministry practice but without leaving the gospel behind. As we work on these things we’ll update this list of posts and downloads below…
- How to lead a prayer meeting
- How to pray in public (leading corporate prayer)
- How to lead a worship meeting or training event
- Interview preparation skills
- How to write a prayer letter
- How to write a book review
- How to get married
- How to start a business
- How to start a ministry
- How to ask good questions
- How to use Bible commentaries
- How to lead a Bible Study
- How to introduce a speaker
- How to give and receive feedback
- How to be a decent person
- How to get your email inbox to zero every day
- How to be wise on social media
- How to evaluate web based resources
- How to chair a meeting
- When & how to challenge false teaching / When & how to leave a church
- How to parent small children
What do you think?