Nov 14, 2017 | Pastor's Life, Perspectives, Refreshment
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...
Oct 25, 2017 | Church Matters, Leadership, Personal Development, slider
Nobody wants to be a people pleaser. But could you be one without even realizing it? I was. Until I realized I was hurting others because of it and I needed to re-prioritize my life. Often those we live with and love the most get the least of us when we are trying to...
Sep 27, 2017 | Pastor's Life, Perspectives, Refreshment
Now that fall is upon us and holiday craziness is looming, are you struggling with motivation? Is it taking all you’ve got to just face what’s on your to-do list? I remember waking up one morning and thinking “I don’t feel like getting out of bed. I don’t feel like...
Sep 13, 2017 | Pastor's Life, slider
Every pastor who wants fully engaged board members, staff and church members need to ask three probing questions. Do I understand the Greatest Commandment and take it seriously? Do I understand that I can love God wholeheartedly only if I have received, embraced, and...
Mar 15, 2017 | Perspectives
“I’m just not being fed.” Every pastoral leader cringes when they hear this from concerned church attenders. What am I doing wrong? What can our ministry do to help? While it’s tempting to double sermon prep time, launch a series of apologetics classes, and recruit...
