Across more than 35 years as a pastor, some of the hardest times in which to find a healthy balance between a prophetic engagement with the culture … [Read more...] about Ministry in an Election Year
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
Ten Insights from 30 Years of Marriage
When it comes to marriage, I chose wisely. I can readily identify with Churchill’s assessment: “My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be … [Read more...] about Ten Insights from 30 Years of Marriage
Our Specialty Is…
One of my favorite restaurant chains is Rosa Mexicano. It is not one of the order-by-number kind of Mexican restaurants, but a fancier kind of Mexican … [Read more...] about Our Specialty Is…
Critical Questions for 2012
If there is one recurring theme to the conversations I have regularly with clergy, lay leaders and denominational employees, it is viability. In a … [Read more...] about Critical Questions for 2012
The J Word
I cannot stand this word and what it represents. I hear it far too often. It represents an attitude that should be banned from local church … [Read more...] about The J Word
