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# Saturday Links
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/2014117saturday-links/
- Published: 2014-11-08T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-15T15:25:07.000Z
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Blog, Links, #DashHouseCom, #wp

Links for your weekend reading:

[Is Politeness Killing Your Prayer Life?](http://www.truewoman.com/?id=3024&ref=dashhouse.com)

> Go ahead and jump in the deep end with God. Polite prayer may be more comfortable, but authentic prayer transforms hearts.

[The Strange Case of the Imploding Ministers](http://www.lifeway.com/pastorstoday/2014/11/05/the-strange-case-of-the-imploding-ministers/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Ministers don’t explode. Ministers implode. That is, the pressure on the outside becomes greater than the pressure on the inside and we’re crushed like an empty soda can.

[The First 11 Minutes at Your Church](http://ericgeiger.com/2014/11/first-11-minutes-church/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> To get really practical and helpful, Will encourages church leaders to think about the following “seven checkpoints” in expressing hospitality.

[Why I Don’t Go By “Pastor Mark”](http://theblazingcenter.com/2013/11/why-i-dont-go-by-pastor-mark.html?ref=dashhouse.com)

> I am called to lead the church, especially through preaching and teaching. But I’m leading as a member.

[How to Leave Your Church Without Hurting It](http://www.lifeway.com/pastorstoday/2014/11/04/how-to-leave-your-church-without-hurting-it/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Those of us who have the privilege of serving on a church staff will eventually leave our ministry posts. I would like to share a few lessons I learned from this transition that may help make your last Sunday a happy ending rather than a hurtful one.