Despite our intention for God to be at the center of our lives, we often lose sight of what truly matters and find ourselves running toward things that are tangential to the true goal, or even worse, completely opposite from it.
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Looking for Millennials ... In All the Wrong Places
Here are some values that are present in churches that tend to distance themselves from younger adults.
Shepherding with Paddle Strokes and Pigskin
Authentic spiritual bonding like this is as real as family blood ties. Maybe more so. And in some ways, as irreplaceable as blood ties.
Hiring a Minister: Five Suggestions for Ministers
In this article, I will share five suggestions to ministers who are interviewing for a ministry position. I have accumulated advice from mentors and my own experience on both sides of this vital process.
But, Isn’t That … Selfish? The Paradoxical Nature of Love
Christ-like love is tenacious in its ability to love others no matter how they respond. Only Christ-like love could compel someone to endure the shame and suffering of cross for the sake of others.
A Breath of Fresh Air for Leaders
Frequently, leaders find themselves soaring in their respectful arenas, while suffocating at the same time. While there are many practices that are helpful, this article is designed to be a breath of fresh air.
Hiring a Minister: Five Suggestions for Churches
Interviewing for a ministry position is like interviewing for any other job – and yet it is completely different.
What You Look for Is Often What You Get
Sometimes it feels like we human beings are hard-wired to sabotage our own health simply by focusing our attention upon the wrong kinds of things.
Singing Is a Sacrament
When we are fully engaged in singing, when we are expending our breath (spirit, wind) in honor of God, the Divine Breath is within us.
#BlackLivesMatter and (Mostly) White Churches (Part 2)
From an early age, we convince ourselves that by blaming our sin on someone else, we might be redeemed. We need the scapegoat.
What Is Ministry?
If your church is feeling a little stuck, one thing to consider is whether your leadership group has a healthy, vibrant understanding of ministry.
Fast Lane Flocks and Cyber-World Shepherds
Harold and his flock live in the express lane of a cyber-world, not in some serene pasture--and yet he longs to be a biblical shepherd.