While I wholeheartedly believe it was a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit breathing life into that church, one thing God also did was breathe life into me. He gave me a passion for a town that would otherwise be forgotten. Read More »
Pastors
4 Questions to Diagnose Spiritual ‘Stuckness’
My diagnoses have become more cautious with time. I’ve realized that in ministry, as in medicine, an effective remedy requires careful analysis. Read More »
4 Ministry Lessons From Running a Marathon
There are valuable lessons to be learned from the work that goes into completing a marathon—lessons that have helped me in life and ministry. Read More »
4 Wins Worth Celebrating in Church Ministry
We celebrate things that are valuable to us. And what’s celebrated often gets replicated. Read More »
The Sanctity of All Life
In God’s kingdom, all are family, all are equal, all are of worth and have dignity—male/female, young/old, black/white, Asian/Hispanic, rich/poor, citizen/immigrant, born/unborn. Let us dignify and celebrate such life! Read More »
5 Ways Church Leaders Can Navigate Political Minefields
Our end goal as pastors is to grow deeper, more passionate, biblically informed, world-changing followers of Jesus. It isn’t to mobilize a political voting bloc. Read More »
7 Ways to Make Baptism Memorable (and Helpful)
Don’t (literally) leave them out to dry. The Great Commission also calls us to “teach them to observe all things [Christ] commanded.” That’s a job that’ll never receive a pink slip. Read More »
3 Nuggets of Unconventional Wisdom for The New Year
Ecclesiastes isn’t a book we often consider for New Year’s motivation. However, Solomon can give us at least three practical but unconventional considerations for this new year. Read More »
3 Worship Habits of Spiritually Healthy Pastors
We’re the product of our regular habits. So, what do your worship habits say about you? Read More »
We Need Fewer Chicken Littles and More People of Hope
While Chicken Little says the sky is falling, let’s be a people who trust in the God who’s sovereign over all the universe. We should be people of joy and hope, pointing others to salvation found only in Christ. Read More »