Tunnel vision is one of the biggest challenges for people whose primary task is to lead or support one particular area of ministry in the local church. The danger of tunnel vision is that it can prevent someone from seeing the bigger picture of their ministry. It's important to remember that no … [Read More...]
Someone to Send, Someone to Receive
I’ve been mulling my way through the Book of Philippians since the start of the year. I know, I know… it’s only four chapters long, and here it is February. What’s taking so long? … [Read More...]
A Life Worth Mimicking
There’s an interesting point about the apostle Paul that I never really knew until a seminary professor pointed it out to me (and a classroom of others) many years ago. Many times, … [Read More...]
3 Suggestions for Pastors Seeking to Reach Young Adults
Have you ever had one of those experiences where you hear a stat or a piece of information that you just can’t seem to get off your mind? I’m not talking about being able to get the latest Kanye or Lizzo tune out of your head, but wrestling with a piece of weighty information that both captures your … [Read More...]
The Power of One-on-One Conversations
Have you ever had those days where you felt like you were spinning your wheels and not making a difference? I sure have. There are days where I have thought, Good grief, Lord, I am just one person. Can I really make a difference? Honestly, I had this thought the other day, and the Lord reminded me … [Read More...]
Do You See Like Jesus Sees?
I don’t know what the weather is like where you live right now, but January where I live is usually a cold, grey, wet month. Outside my window right now, the sky is cloudy and a cold rain is falling. Sometimes, it feels as though the cold, grey, moisture has seeped under my skin and left me feeling … [Read More...]
4 Keys To A More Fulfilling Career
Millennials have a curious reputation. They seem to care less about materialism than previous generations and sincerely desire to change the world. But, they’ve also been tagged with being the most unfocused, selfish, and lazy of all generations. While every generation and person is different, one … [Read More...]
3 Questions for Measuring Ministry Health
I recently spent some time assessing the health and success of my ministry through 2019. It was a great time to celebrate the victories, remember the pains, laugh at the memories, and wonder…What if? As I spent this valuable time thinking about the past twelve months, I found myself at times wishing … [Read More...]
3 Reasons We Need More Transparency in the Church
Have you ever been to a Bible study, Sunday School class, or small group that felt unwelcoming? Was it because no one spoke to you? Was it because there was no one close to your age? Was it because everyone seemed to know everyone already? For me, groups at church feel the most unwelcoming when … [Read More...]