While searching for a particular volume in my library, another book caught my attention. The Pastor: A Memoir, by Eugene Peterson, is an inspiring … [Read more...] about Pastor: A Unique, Contextual Calling
The Health Care Crisis in Churches
I don’t know when it began, but the move to shift the cost of benefits from churches to ministers has unfolded at an alarming rate. The driver of all … [Read more...] about The Health Care Crisis in Churches
Confessions of a Middle-Aged Pastor
Thirty seven years ago this past month I was called to my first church staff position at the age of 18. Thinking about those early beginnings has led … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Middle-Aged Pastor
“Do You C.A.R.E. Enough?”
Since 1944, Hallmark greeting cards have been advertised with the famous tagline, “When you care enough to send the very best.” Whether encouraging … [Read more...] about “Do You C.A.R.E. Enough?”
Dr. Randy Ashcraft and Dr. Don Harvey to Join CHC
Two prominent pastors join the Center for Healthy Churches Consulting Network The Center for Healthy Churches is pleased to announce two new … [Read more...] about Dr. Randy Ashcraft and Dr. Don Harvey to Join CHC
How Much Is Enough?
Each story below is true. The names of the churches and ministers have been changed to avoid embarrassment. Ryan was coming out of seminary back in … [Read more...] about How Much Is Enough?
“Everybody’s a priest” vs. “Submit to your spiritual authorities”
We Protestants believe in the priesthood of believers. Since, by virtue of our relationship with God through Jesus, all Christ-followers are priests, … [Read more...] about “Everybody’s a priest” vs. “Submit to your spiritual authorities”
The tired arms of ministers
A friend recently shared with me a daily devotion that pointed out the story in Exodus 17 regarding Moses’ arms. Remember? As long as Moses held his … [Read more...] about The tired arms of ministers
Pastoral Care: Ministering to the pastor
Have you ever been in a church whose pastor resigned to leave the ministry? It’s an unsettling proposition for all involved. Yet, too often, it is the … [Read more...] about Pastoral Care: Ministering to the pastor
