Relational Stewardship
At some point in every leader’s journey, the Holy Spirit introduces the topic of stewardship. Our stewardship duties encompass many areas of life including…
relational health
What Do Pastors and Deep Sea Divers Have in Common?
SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The deep-sea diver goes to extreme depths in search of treasure that most will never find in…
May We Lead with Love on the Line
These days I spend a lot of time on airplanes. I love working with organizations across the country but that inevitably means hours and hours…
Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends
Most pastors are nice people, they just don’t make good friends. That may seem harsh to say, but as a pastor, I think it…
Overwhelmed? 10 Ways to Start Overcoming Today
Do we choose to be overwhelmed? To suffer depression an anxiety? Yes and no. Depression and anxiety are epidemics in our culture. Suicide, the most…
The Lonely Pastor and 6 Ways to Dig Out
Loneliness is a deep ache in our soul and it doesn’t necessarily imply that we are physically alone. Some of the loneliest people in…
Do You Suffer From The “Close to the Pastor” Syndrome?
One of the primary reasons churches under 1,000 fail to grow is their Senior Pastors have never called into question, then systematically dismantled, the “close…
It’s Okay: Give Yourself a Break
In my first few years of ministry, I was constantly told that I needed to be aware that there would always be more work…
What Are Your Goals for 2017?
Wow! Can you believe it’s 2017? It is, though, and it’s time to turn our attention to what God might want to accomplish this…