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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.

9 Healthy Responses to Criticism in Ministry

"More often than not, pastors are criticized because they are leaders of the only organization that puts up with bullies."

Church Planting Shifts, Part 2: From Nominal to Secular

"Our approach needs to change for there to be significant traction in planting movements within a largely secular society."

4 Dangers of Bad Church Leadership

"Your goal is to bring a discipleship model to your church that deeply changes people’s lives for the sake of the world."

15 Go-To Verses for Dealing With Fear, Anxiety and Uncertainty

"I pray you will meditate on these words. They are true and powerful and inspired by the Holy Spirit."

Death to New Life: An Easter Meditation

Max Lucado: "Christ's resurrection is the proof and promise of ours. What God did for him, he will do with us."

Why Is It Controversial to Do Good Works for the ‘Least of These’?

"The logical outcome of our faith is to do good works. This is the evidence of redemption and renewal in Christ."

8 Kingdom Steps to Christian Maturity

"The more they mature, the more the church is moved in the right direction, and the more lost people are moved into the church."

Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."