Jesus feeding the 5000 - we know the story well. The crowd is huge, the hour is late, the disciples are worried. Send them away to get food, they … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES YOUR CHURCH SEE?
Two Steps Forward: Navigating Church Property Transitions with Grace and Hope
It’s been 18 years since I’ve lived in my home state of Texas. I’ve had wonderful experiences serving a church in Florida, leading a non-profit, and … [Read more...] about Two Steps Forward: Navigating Church Property Transitions with Grace and Hope
Healing Through Storytelling: A Journey of Recovery
In 2018, what began as a routine surgical procedure marked the onset of a transformative journey. Despite initial expectations, my introduction to … [Read more...] about Healing Through Storytelling: A Journey of Recovery
The Long, Slow, Complex Work of Loving Each Other
2024 has arrived. As a kid, I realized that exciting things would happen every four years: an Olympic year (which I love) and an election year, which … [Read more...] about The Long, Slow, Complex Work of Loving Each Other
Specific Prayers for Your Pastor
Many of us tell our pastors we'll pray for them: how many of our prayers go beyond a generic "bless them"? Your pastor faces unique challenges and … [Read more...] about Specific Prayers for Your Pastor
What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
It’s evident that faith communities and their leaders, clergy and laity, face daunting challenges, so daunting that we sometimes don’t know what to … [Read more...] about What To Do When We Don’t Know What to Do
7 Ways AI Can Assist Pastors
A recent discussion with young professionals in our community turned to artificial intelligence, and I was asked, “What do you think of AI, and how … [Read more...] about 7 Ways AI Can Assist Pastors
Job Description of a Church Member: 12 Ways to Enrich and Energize Your Congregation
These days, many have departed or disconnected from the local church. Some are burned out, and some have just been burned by the messiness created by … [Read more...] about Job Description of a Church Member: 12 Ways to Enrich and Energize Your Congregation
This Old Ministry House
My husband and I are in the middle of a house renovation. Our third one in four years. We have no grand ambitions of flipping houses or “putting our … [Read more...] about This Old Ministry House
