Inspiring a Culture of Appreciation: Here Are 10 Guiding Principles
In “O Great One!,” David Novak, co-founder of YUM! Brands shares ten guiding principles for inspiring a culture of recognition. If you’re a leader,…
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4 Key Thoughts for Ministry Transition
I spend most of my days in conversation with those who are thinking about a move in ministry. It’s either time to move on,…
Preaching: The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor
There is a weight that pastors feel that I don’t know translates into other jobs. I think that people in churches can know about…
Here Are 7 Important Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard Way
I’m thankful for a solid education at a Christian college and seminary. Really I am. But I have some essential things that I’ve had…
Advice on Winning Back the Heart of Your Wife
In working with marriages in distress I’ve discovered most men have injured the women in their life emotionally, at least at some level. To understand…
Resting Is Not the Same as Quitting
Before another weekend rolls around, I’d like to offer a delineation: resting is not the same as quitting. Resting is temporary, quitting is permanent….
One Pastor Shares 4 Steps to Escaping Depression
My name is David. And I’m a pastor who deals with bouts of depression. I don’t write as one who is specialized in the…
Why I Believe Pastors Should Go to Counseling
A few days ago, my spouse and I paid for a babysitter, got in the car and headed down the interstate toward Atlanta. It…
Here are 4 Big Ways to Avoid Burnout
Here’s the cold, hard truth: Around 53 pastors will quit today. Let’s not make it 54. Look, we all know what it feels like…