Dealing with Private Distractions to Worship, featuring Mike Harland

Podcast Episode #336Mike Harland is back to talk about those things which can become private distractions to our worship.Some highlights from today's episode include: * Church leaders would rather not talk about "dress code" for those leading worship, but it can be problematic. * As a leader, you have to be responsible for people in your ministry. * In the social media age, ministry leaders need to be aware of how those in their ministry present themselves online. * "Online fighting will damage your ministry and is a negative testimony." * If you're a ministry leader, you're accountable for your actions—so should the people be who are in your ministry. * If you're not willing to hold accountable those in your ministry, you're not leading well. * When you display spiritual leadership, you have spiritual credibility to address problems spiritually. * "Walk close and clean before the Lord."The four items we discuss are: * The longest Monday of my ministry * Spiritual integrity of the platform in a social media age * Accountability of leadership * Spiritual leadership of the Worship LeaderEpisode SponsorsVanderbloemen Search Group is the premier pastor search firm dedicated to helping churches and ministries build great teams. They’ve helped hundreds of churches just like yours find their church staff and are uniquely geared to help you discern who God is calling to lead your church.Find out more about Vanderbloemen Search Group by visiting WeStaffTheChurch.com.Midwestern Seminary, one of the fastest growing seminaries in North America, exists to train leaders For The Church. The local church is God’s “Plan A” for the proclamation of the gospel, and there is no Plan B. And this is Midwestern’s vision and heartbeat—equipping pastors and other ministry leaders who are called to expand God’s mission in the world through the local church. At Midwestern Seminary: they train leaders ‘For The Church.’Visit them online at MBTS.edu and start your ministry training today.FeedbackIf you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast * Dealing with Public Distractions to Worship, featuring Mike Harland