How to Recognize God’s Voice
“The sheep follow him because they recognize His voice” (John 10:4).
My friend, Pastor James Richardson, now in Heaven, told me his granddaughter Leanne, perhaps...
What Your Pastor’s Wife Wish You Knew
As we celebrate the shepherds that God has blessed us with, we also have the opportunity to celebrate and encourage the woman who serves...
Leading Our Churches Through a Life In Exile
Written by: Tim Dance
Tim Dance has been the pastor of Living Hope Church in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, since it was planted in 2007. He and his...
How to Get Your Prayers Answered
I’ve been a pastor for 30+ years, so over time, I have heard quite a few definitions of prayer. Out of all of them,...
Thanking God for the Pain
One morning, as we were sitting at the breakfast table discussing memories good and bad, Bertha said something so profound that I wrote it...
3 Big Mistakes In Making Church Policies
No one likes rules, but without them, life descends into chaos.
No one likes to be told what to do either, but without submission to...
Why Sabbaticals Are Critical to Avoiding Burnout
Sabbaticals are a critical component to creating healthy rhythms for pastors. Burnout is now more prevalent than ever before in ministry since the onset...
Family Day…every Day
We celebrated our first family day in Ontario today…a celebration, our premier says, of family, because families need more time together. Good idea.
So what...
The Room In Your House No One Knows About
“I’ve got a secret!” –Popular television game show of the 1960s and 1970s.
A fellow I know wrote of the secrets his family was harboring...
5 Extraordinary Gifts from God (and How They Impact Your Leadership)
What are some of the first thoughts that come to mind when you reflect on the nature of God?
For me, it’s:
KindJustLovingMercifulPresentFaithfulSovereignHoly
What else comes to...