Stop Sensing You Are in Charge of Something
You are not responsible for making something happen. You don’t know what will happen as you obey God in the realm of evangelism. It’s...
How To Pastor During the Holidays… After the Loss of a...
There are probably more in your church who've experienced loss than you realize. At a time of festivity, some in your congregation are struggling....
Prayer and Outreach
We had stellar outreach success this past weekend. We touched lots of people but more importantly those we approached were spiritually open. I’ve done...
Kindness Now: A Biblical Overview, Part 5
The Holy Spirit reveals God's Kindness via Followers of Jesus
Fruit of the Holy Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,...
Mistake #14: Waiting for Someone Else to Start
I have been a reluctant leader at most points along my leadership journey. I am a little skeptical of leaders who are too eager...
Will Yourself to Grow
Will yourself to grow
He came across as many pastors - a caring, nurturing guy who probably holds...
Persevere Schmeshevere!
Most of the time it is gut-wrenching, hard work to hang in there. There’s nothing about perseverance that is easy – at least when...
Mega Church Pastoral Myth #5: “We are efficiently raising up leaders.”
Probable Reality: Some leaders are coming up through the organization but there is a tight lid on power at the top.
Most top-level leaders in...
Try Your Hand At A Lot of Things To See What...
As I wrote yesterday, you will find success in outreach will come down to recycling a few projects repeatedly.
Don’t become too attached to one...
Leaders Actually Lead From The Front
Phony leaders speculate from the sidelines but real leaders have a penchant for action. A pastor friend of mine understands this well. His phone...