A part of me loves change and likes to experience the vitality and energy that comes when new people and challenges bring growth and newness to my … [Read more...] about Ready for an Experiment?
We Need to Talk
“We need to talk.” Those words often signal there is a hard truth to share, a difficult decision to make, a problem to solve, or a conflict to … [Read more...] about We Need to Talk
7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
Already concerned about the coming pastor shortage — due to fewer young adults choosing a ministry career and many veteran pastors planning for … [Read more...] about 7 Good Reasons to Consider Staying in Ministry
Effective Leadership Without Force
Leadership comes hard these days. Everyone wants to argue. Political leaders, PTA presidents, and pastors find themselves in the … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Without Force
The Keys to an Effective Search Process
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Spiritual Intelligence (SQ), and Missional Intelligence (MQ) are the keys to an effective search process. Over the … [Read more...] about The Keys to an Effective Search Process
Developing A Vision for Your Church
Does a Church Need a Vision Plan? Every church clergy member longs to fulfill God’s mission and build up the church, bringing help, hope, and healing … [Read more...] about Developing A Vision for Your Church
10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
The church is undergoing a huge paradigm shift. While methodologies and strategies have been changing since the followers of Jesus were first … [Read more...] about 10 Things about Church That Are Not Changing
What to Call Your Elephant
You’d think it would be easy to spot an elephant, but not if you’re looking in the wrong direction. Years ago, I led a mission team to … [Read more...] about What to Call Your Elephant
Real Love Is… Gritty and Dangerous
“Love without truth is sentimentality. Truth without love is harshness.” -Tim Keller Come on. You didn’t really think you would open up a post this … [Read more...] about Real Love Is… Gritty and Dangerous
