by Eddie Pipkin

There are lots of things that local churches do well.  There are plenty of things that local churches don’t do well at all (and while I was tempted to add there, “not for lack of trying,” the sad truth is that often is exactly because of a lack of trying).  One of the struggles that faithful, sincere church leaders face is determining how to direct their talents and resources.  You can’t be all things to all people, so what should your priorities be?  What truly matters?  Helping people feel valued matters.  ‘Mattering’ matters.

Gail Cornwall, in a recent article in the NY Times titled, “Want to Believe in Yourself? ‘Mattering’ is Key,” explores what it means to ‘matter’ and why feeling like y