Things I’ve Been Watching, Reading, and Pondering
Here is a weekly summary of some random things in my life. Basically, it’s a list of what I’m watching, listening to, pondering and exploring....
Show Up Filled Up By Practicing Self Care
“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After...
Bi-vocational Church Planting
There is a lot to consider when it comes to bi-vocational ministry. It would behoove us to count the cost before venturing out. If you...
Goal Setting – God’s Way
God has downloaded something unique into each of His followers. He has given you a dream and a purpose. Pursuing goals does not go against...
3 ways to “Boost your EQ”
Growing up, I often heard of people discussing IQ scores. (IQ = cognitive intelligence) Then I saw a TV show that traced the life of...
DNA of Multiplication
Planning to Reproduce Many churches have mission statements that reflect the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. For example: Reach – Teach – Send...
Church Revitalization Is Possible
Dictionary.com defines replanting: “To plant (something) again or in a new place…” With regards to a church replant, a church avoids permanent closure by recognizing...
Self Care for the Tired Pastor
“Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.” – Sean Covey. Here is...
Practice What You Preach
Sunday services are filled with information that the pastor/preacher hopes will be life-transforming for the listeners. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves (Pastors) so busy in...
Focus On What You Can Do
I just got news of a lady who had the heart to help women and children who are hurting and need encouragement. She knew she...
Micro Church – Mindsets and Meeting Places
Getting Started Many churches start in homes or coffee shops. Sometimes these were intentional and other times a simple Bible study morphed into a church...
Counter-Cultural Life
The words counter-culture may seem odd to many within the church world. I mean, aren't we supposed to be in "the world" in order to...