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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.

Safeguarding Against Ministry Burnout: What’s Trending in Seminary Education

"Our approach has been to spend more time on the front end of preparation, helping students to know themselves."

The 7 Irrefutable Laws of Servant Leadership

"Jesus characterized himself as a servant. The way to greatness in the kingdom, he said, is through serving."

The Forefront of Racial Reconciliation: A South African Church Pursues a Multicultural Vision

“The pulse of racial healing is part of the church’s emphasis on justice and compassion.”

10 Differences Between Confidence and Spiritual Arrogance

"A cocky leader is not a leader with simply too much confidence; confidence and arrogance are very different traits."

8 Common Myths About Introverted Leaders

"There are lots of things wrong with me. Introversion is not one of them."

5 Ways Church Attendance Can Hinder Mission

"We need to gather as the church—but worship is always about being formed by the Spirit, who sends us out on mission."

Bryan Sands: ‘Singleness Doesn’t Make You a Second-Class Citizen in the Church’

"The apostle Paul said, 'I wish that all would be like me—single—so that they could devote themselves to ministry.'"

7 Steps to Overcome Church Hurt

"Most people in the church have been hurt by the church at some point in their lives."