Chopping Church Services – Seven Reasons Why It’s a Good Idea
Hold on! Did you read that title? Wow! Chopping church services?! Sounds pretty intense. Well, it is. But isn't chopping church services like tossing ... Read More...
8 Reasons to Look Forward to Sunday (and What to Do If You Don’t)
Sunday's coming. Just like it always does. Every seven days. Right after Saturday. Right before Monday. 52 times every year. Sunday. Is Sunday routine... Read More...
The Pastor as a Productivity Guru
The pastor is supposed to be an exegete, an encourager, a counselor, a public speaker, a mediator, an accountant, a graphic designer, a hospital visit... Read More...
Ten Reasons You Need a Church Budget
I once read a personal finance guru who said that people don't need budgets. They just need to make more money. I'm doubtful of his advice. There is o... Read More...
Four Bad Reasons to Be Busy and What to Do about It
Busy. Everyone seems to be busy. I feel busy. And I suspect that most people reading this blog would describe themselves as "busy." Why is it that we ... Read More...
How to Start a Church: Confronting the Misconception
In your mind make a list of what you need to start a church. Just think big and general for a second. You're probably going to come up with the two th... Read More...
You’re Not Good Enough for Our Church
Yesterday, I was driving by a nearby church, and noticed their big LED sign out front: "SINNERS WELCOME!!!" My first reaction was, "Hey, that's great... Read More...
Pastoral Promotion: How Climbing Up Will Take You Down
For most people in this world's workforce, moving up and moving on is the big dream. The next promotion. The big break. The upward advancement. The ma... Read More...
10 Ways to Get Motivated for Ministry
Ministry can feel like a major bummer sometimes. You're unloved, unappreciated, and underpaid. It's easy to lose motivation and go into a pastoral tai... Read More...