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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.

7 New Disruptive Trends That Will Shape the Future of the Church

Crisis is not just a disrupter, it's an accelerator.

10 Things I Learned During the Pandemic

Let's take some time to reflect before we go back to business as usual.

Messy as We Are, the Church Is Jesus’ Plan A

The church is the means by which Jesus has chosen to fulfill his plans.

Prayer Is Joining a Conversation Already in Progress

Michael Kelley: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are already in constant dialogue about you and me.

9 Things to Consider as You Plan to Reopen Your Church

How to approach a new season with boldness, creativity and innovation

A Pastoral Response to Concerns That You’re Talking Too Much About Race

What a crazy time to be a pastor! Before the horrific events of the last few weeks, there was already a myriad of memes...

5 Reasons Online Attendance Is Dropping

Moving from adaptation to innovation

How to Rediscover the Goodness of God

Remembering the goodness of God when life is difficult or mundane