In each of the synoptic gospels, Jesus enters into conversation with a crowd about the traditional summary of the Torah: “You shall love the Lord your … [Read more...] about Loving Our Neighbors
Life by the Clock or Life by the Compass?
Which do you live by: Clock or compass? If the clock dictates, your life is consumed with the immediate and pressing issues of the moment. Clock-life … [Read more...] about Life by the Clock or Life by the Compass?
Church Saboteurs
“Saboteurs” is the word that Steve Bagi gives to the people who intentionally or unintentionally jeopardize both the church’s health and yours. Bagi … [Read more...] about Church Saboteurs
Bringing Good from Evil
Originally posted September 2010 In the midst of the pandemic of conflict swirling through local churches in the 21st century, it is tempting to lose … [Read more...] about Bringing Good from Evil
The Worst of Times–Really?!?
It happens nearly every day for me. It’s the inevitable conversation about the demise of organized religious activities, specifically local … [Read more...] about The Worst of Times–Really?!?
Lessons Learned from my Return to the Pastorate
Ronnie Brewer is the pastor of FBC Bristol, VA. Bill Wilson recently asked me to reflect on my transition last summer from denominational work back … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from my Return to the Pastorate
Lessons Learned on the Road to Church Health
EDITOR’S NOTE: Five years ago, Amy and Russ Dean invited me to come alongside their church for a season of strategic visioning. I recently asked them … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned on the Road to Church Health
Flipping Orthodoxies
By Mike Queen Consultant with The Center for Healthy Churches Every organization, including our churches, has deeply held beliefs about ‘how things … [Read more...] about Flipping Orthodoxies
The Tears We Need to Shed
As a pastor, I’ve seen my share of tears. They show up in so many places: in hospitals, especially in emergency rooms, at funeral homes, in the … [Read more...] about The Tears We Need to Shed