How Christmas Will Be Different This Year
10 things that will be different this Christmas, and one thing that remains the same
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How Do You Know if You’re a People-Pleasing Leader?
10 signs you're letting others dictate your decisions
6 Prayers for the Church as We Face a Second Lockdown
As COVID cases continue to spike and we may need to go back to doing church exclusively online, here are my hopes for the church.
Why You Should Record Your Testimony
7 reasons to video or audio record your testimony
7 Reasons Not to Give Up on Your Nonbelieving Friends
Maybe you’ve prayed for a nonbelieving family member or friend for a long time—so long, in fact, that you’re close to giving up on him or her. If that’s where you are, here are some simple reasons not to give up today: 1. God’s still doing the work of drawing people unto himself. He will … Continued
What Churches Are Learning as They Begin to Regather
Reopening church in light of COVID-19 has brought 9 things into sharper focus.
8 Things to Remember When Dealing With Conflict
As I write this article, I’m in a time of reflection. I’ve been thinking about how I deal with difficult situations as a 59-year-old pastor compared to how I dealt with things as a 20-year-old rookie preacher. I’m not suggesting that my story is everybody’s story, but here are some things I’ve learned that help … Continued
Pastoral Care During the Pandemic
Even in the midst of pandemic, we church leaders have to continue providing pastoral care for our sheep. Here are some reflections on this task in these unusual days: 1. The telephone has become a greater tool of ministry. Actually calling someone and talking to someone has become a much more significant approach to ministering … Continued
What Questions Should You Ask a Pastor Search Team as a Candidate?
Ive previously written these posts about pastor search teams: 6 Reasons Pastor Search Teams Dont Always Work and 14 Mistakes Search Committees Make. Today, I want to answer a question many students have asked me: What questions should you ask a pastor search team if you were their candidate? I have many other questions beyond these, but here are some Id ask:
13 Common Mistakes Made When Looking for a New Ministry Role
Most of us change places of ministry during our career. I realize, of course, that making changes now during COVID may seem unwise, but below are 13 mistakes I’ve seen leaders make in this process of “courting” a new ministry. 1. Seeking God only when looking for a new position. If you spend time with … Continued