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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.

Ministry ‘Success’: It’s Not What You Think It Is

"Why do you do what you do in ministry? What’s driving you? Better yet, how do you understand what you are doing in ministry?"

10 Tough Pieces of Advice Pastors Have Trouble Receiving

"Bigger is not better. Newer is not cooler. God has you at your church at this time for a reason. Find joy in that reality."

4 Ways to Be People of Truth in a World of Fake News

"Nothing is true simply because it is believable, or because it fits your worldview or preference."

Church Leadership: When Courage Isn’t Sexy

"We must know the territories God has promised us if we are going to step and lead others into them."

5 Signs You’ve Bought Into the Prosperity Gospel

"The beautiful good news of Jesus makes the pathetic promises of the prosperity gospel pale in comparison."

The Role You Play in Helping Others Achieve Their God-Given Dreams

"There’s enough negative talk in the world. Be someone who is known for believing in people."

10 Rights a Godly Leader Must Give Up

"Jesus demonstrated this on the cross. Redemption was ever so costly—and so is kingdom-oriented leadership."

Finding Your Leadership Voice in the Church and in the World

“I tell others who question their leadership: ‘Look at your life, look at the fruit, and let that speak for itself.’”