We are required by scripture to show mercy. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love me... Read More...
It’s lonely at the top. When I was younger, I thought the pastor was the superstar of the church, standing in front of his adoring fans. He was the pr... Read More...
When I was a kid, I remember going to men’s prayer breakfasts at my church. Often, my dad would take me and my three brothers. I think these events st... Read More...
Thanksgiving is upon us, fall is in full swing, kids are back to school, the leaves are changing along with the weather. While it may seem that Thanks... Read More...
Here we are in the digital age. Money moves on the Internet, a bitcoin is worth $125, people bank on their smartphones, PayPal has more money than For... Read More...
I’m sitting in my neighborhood Starbucks contemplating the topic of inviting people to church. I’m not certain why the subject makes hairs stand up on... Read More...
Last week we discussed a few methods to increase the excitement and number of volunteers in your ministry. The topic was popular and we wanted to expa... Read More...
Staff meetings in ministry contexts are very similar to staff meetings in other working environments. They can be boring or frustrating, or both. They... Read More...
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...