Never Stop Learning, Pastor

Never Stop Learning, Pastor

Lawyers. Teachers. CPAs. General contractors. Typically, these and many other professions have required continuing education courses to take, in order to stay up to date with all the latest federal and state laws and/or guidelines. And beyond these vocations that have...
When a Former Pastor Won’t Go Away

When a Former Pastor Won’t Go Away

Throughout our years of ministry, my husband and I have had some wonderful relationships with former pastors of our church and their wives. Normally we see them at funerals—many times my husband and some of the former pastors conduct funerals together, and sometimes...
Why Vacation Bible School Is Vital

Why Vacation Bible School Is Vital

I have good memories of Vacation Bible School. When I was growing up, it was held in the daytime, mainly because more moms stayed home with their children and could teach VBS during the day. I remember marching through the front doors of the church to “Crown Him with...
Can You Get Real with Anyone?

Can You Get Real with Anyone?

Pastor Chad Norris: Getting Real Sometimes, the hardest thing for a pastor to do is to be real. There is so much pressure to be perfect, holy, and spiritually on-point that there’s very little room for the things that make you human once you become a pastor....
Why Do My Parishioners Resist Change

Why Do My Parishioners Resist Change

Whenever the grandchildren visited, my brother made a point to spend special time with each child. For then five-year old Andrea, it was a trip to a nearby McDonald’s. On a whim, he thought she might enjoy the new McDonald’s across town, complete with a...