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.
For the Kids
We must demonstrate for our children what it looks like for people of all colors and backgrounds to love one another. We will have to demonstrate lives of humility, service, and empathy.
Violence Culture
the American Sniper’s gospel has a stronghold in many churches today. This, not because it is actively preached (overt militarism, war mongering, etc), but more often because we fail to preach against it.
To Remember Is to Listen
So if we are to live into the identity God has called us to— a people who will not forget we were slaves—we must listen to those in our midst who are still living under oppression.
Smallness and Significance
There is something about the beach that reminds me of who I am and who God is; this keeps me focused on the God who empowers me to minister to others. The beach reminds me of my smallness.
Four Errors Do Not Make a Home Run
We have a great privilege and responsibility to speak God's words into the lives of those who trust us to give them true guidance.
The Hardest Command
No one ever asked Jesus which was the hardest command, but had they done so, I feel confident it would be to love your enemies as you love yourself.
Fluffy Hair Prayer
“I’m ready for God to use me in a very different way, and I have no idea what that will be.” That seems like an appropriate prayer for all of us as we fluff up our hair.
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.
Gratitude as a Leadership Practice
Perhaps, as leaders, we could be more intentional about the practice of gratitude and allow our gratitude toward God to shape the ways in which we lead.
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.
When Churches Listen to Victims of Domestic Violence
Why does God listen to women like Hagar and my friend? And why should the church do the same?
The Universe's Wonders
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
