All in Church
What Dr. Seuss Taught Me about Elders and Ministers
Sometimes elders and preachers are like the Dr. Seuss characters in the story of The Zax.
Preaching as Leadership
One leadership function that is often not recognized as leadership is the practice of preaching.
Preaching as Leadership
One leadership function that is often not recognized as leadership is the practice of preaching.
A Seat at the Table: A Holiday Reflection
Tables have this way of being universally exclusive, and it seems this principle is as old as the advent of the table itself.
Three Circles of Leadership
To practice leadership effectively requires thoughtful imagination and the capacity to see beyond current patterns of behavior.
Book Reviews: "The New Pastor's Handbook" and "The Pastor's Book"
I bought and consumed both and am thankful. I suspect that both works are "must haves" for pastors.
The Congregational Singing Crisis
What is happening to the voice of the people, the singing voice, of our congregations?
An Elder Must Know Scripture ... and How to Use Scripture
Let me suggest three ways in which elders should be utilized as teachers today.
The Table: A Place to Gather, Share, and Remember
When we sit at the table with another, we participate in the long-practiced tradition of gathering, remembering, and sharing.
Difficult Conversations
Being able to have productive conversations with believers and nonbelievers about critical subjects that connect with our deepest beliefs and values is a rare skill.
Paul's Outline for Ministry: Expressing Gratitude
How often do we tell our churches that we are proud of them? How often do we express our appreciation for how we see their faith impacting the world around them?