5 Apps I Use in Ministry

Evernote
 Are you looking for a tool that you can use on a daily basis? Evernote is it or me. It helps me keep all of my ideas, plans and web clippings in one place. It can be accessed through my iPhone, iPad and macbook. You can save receipts by either scanning or taking a picture. It is my go-to for my ministry and life.  I use different "notebooks" to organize my thoughts and plans. 

Nozbe
 It provides the best way to complete tasks on a daily basis. It syncs to work with my phone and computer so I can access it anywhere. You can schedule when some items on the list need to be finished. You can share projects with others so it can be used as a team. I haven't utilized every aspect of this app, but it is an excellent tool to be productive. 

Planning Center
It is one of the best tools created for churches. I use it to plan out my series so that the musicians know the biblical direction of each teaching. You can schedule many types of volunteers so that you have one system to coordinate your services. It is by far one of the best programs for churches that are trying to simplify how they plan, coordinate and lead services. 

Dropbox 
I love dropbox. As a multisite ministry, I use it on a daily basis. It helps coordinate files, graphics and video teaching for the campuses. Over the years of using dropbox, they have given me free space. I started with 2 gigs and now I have over 18 gigs for free. If you use it and share it, dropbox will give you space! 

Logos Bible Software 
I use Logos to study for each sermon. It contains an entire library of commentaries and books to help you study. If you are a communicator of God's Word, it is a valuable program to use. 

What apps do you use in ministry? Share in the comments below! 

Character Matters

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." Abraham Lincoln

Character should be the highest focus of any leader. It is more important than skills. It is more important than results. 

How we lead is just as important as what we lead. 

Character should be built into our daily lifestyle. The way we talk to others. How we treat our spouse and parent our children.

The outward facade or persona of a leader is just that, the external. Who we are in private and when we are alone reveals who we are. In God's kingdom, humility and a teachable spirit trump what our culture deems important. We want instantaneous results that help us know we are excelling. We want to feel as if we are changing the world with how we lead.

Patience is a fruit of the spirit that is cultivated through life's struggle. Scripture talks a lot about waiting on the Lord. I struggle with patience and I'm sure you do as well. God is always shaping and molding us through life. How we lead tells a lot about our character. 

I pray that as you are reading this and as I am writing this, that we will be reminded that we can only lead well if we follow well. We are strong when we are weak in our own idea of strength.

Character is developed when we realize that we find strength for all decisions in Christ.