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...
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...
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...
Pastoring in a Time of Crisis
The purpose of the church is to reach those who are far from Christ and to help them become true disciples. The hope is for...
When You Face Discouragement…
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” – 2 Kings 6:16, NIV The...
Life Lesson From Ruth
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay...
7 Things You Don’t Have Time for When Pursuing a BHAG
Within my “tribe” we speak of BHAGS – Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Big goals require commitment and focus. You don’t have time for the things...