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Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

How to Refocus Your Fundraising in a Bad Economy

Way back in 2008 I wrote a post on how churches, ministries and nonprofits can survive an economic downturn. If you didn’t read it,...

What Is the Believer’s Living Hope?

In his first letter, the apostle Peter says that, in the resurrection, we have a “living hope.” Hope is in short supply these days,...

Can You Hear Me Now?

“Can you hear me now?” It wasn’t that long ago a guy in a yellow shirt would interrupt our television entertainment to ask that annoying...

4 Steps to Set an Example of Generosity for Kids

Parents want to raise generous kids. We desire our children to be giving individuals who care about and share with others. After all, none...

How to Refresh When the World Makes You Weary

Early in March, the prevailing thought was that we’d all be back in buildings for church services by May. Very few expected the COVID pandemic...

Why Churches Struggle With Evangelism

Eight reasons churches have a hard time with evangelism.

Why I’m Hopeful Even in the Midst of This Crazy Year

The upside-down Kingdom in a world turning upside down.

How to Distinguish Being ‘Biblical’ From Being ‘Political’

Here is a frustrating reality for a pastor during a politically polarizing time: When speaking about a social issue, the pastor can be affirmed...