Easy Ordination
Come on! How hard can it be to serve as a pastor? I’ve run a successful business. If I can…
In Search of Personal Resilience: A Journey with Gordon MacDonald
For more than forty years, Gordon MacDonald was a pastoral leader. Out of his experiences in four different congregations and…
Two Deaths…
One week in December 2013. Two pastors. Two stories. Two deaths. These two stories moved my heart unlike any other…
Stuck at a Crossroads?
It all started with thoughts of Haiti and an upcoming pastors conference in the spring. I read, looked at photos,…
Pray For Your Pastor
The chief means given to the church by the Lord to usher in the Kingdom of God is Prayer! If…
The 22 Most Common Mistakes Made by Church Leadership Teams During a Time of Senior Pastor Transition
Really, Really Dumb Things that Really Smart Leadership Teams Do! 1. Neglecting Prayer as a Priority Hit the Pause button….
It’s Not About Me
I admit it. I confess that the Lord regularly teaches me the same lesson over and over again. And, for…
Resilient Ministry – Part 2
Last month I recounted highlights from my conversation with Bob Burns, a St. Louis pastor, longtime friend and co-author of…
Resilient Ministry – Part 1
What does it take to sustain lifelong pastoral excellence? Why do people leave ministry when they feel called to ministry…
Prince Harry Was the Attraction, But Not the Star – Part 2
As I said, I wasn’t prepared for the camaraderie. But I really wasn’t prepared for what I experienced the next…