The 3 Biggest Pitfalls I’ve Seen In Succession Planning

For over a decade, I have been studying pastoral succession. It’s been amazing to see how this has become a central topic of conversation...

The Secret to Church Planting

No church planter wants to fail. And no faithful church planter wants to just attract a large crowd, provide spiritual goods and services, receive...

The Amazing Value of Playing Dead

Paul spoke often that we as Christians are “crucified with Christ” and “crucified to the world.”  He told us we are “buried in baptism”...

I Want to Be the Pastor on the Bridge

Every time I read a book or watch a movie about the 1960’s I ask myself, which group of white people would I have...

Who Is My Neighbor?

So the question is: Who is my neighbor? Who is your neighbor? I grew up in the country. Our neighbors lived hundreds of feet from...

Remember Fubu?

In the 1990s, FUBU apparel was a “must-have” for socialites and young people in my context. The four-letter acronym solicited varying measures of accolade...

Finding Yourself In a Surprise Succession

Succession can be a difficult process under any circumstances, but sudden and unexpected succession can be much more challenging to navigate. Surprise successions that...

10 Ways to Tell If You Should Leave Your Leadership Post

Over the years, I’ve gotten to hear some pretty vulnerable conversations from pastors. They’re honest with me about their fears, doubts, and uncertainties about...

Make Something with the Pieces You’ve Been Given

When you reframe setbacks as opportunities, you find that you gain much more than you have lost.Jesus Calling, November 4 Here’s the truth about life: a whole lot...

The Sin of Informality

Perhaps the most common form of misusing the name of the Lord in our time is the one I have saved for last: speaking...
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Pastor, Your Audience Is Always Changing

Al Maury pulled the old beat-up Volkswagen bus into the bank parking lot on Decatur Street and killed the engine.  As the six seminary students...

Sabbaths and Study Blocks: Essentials for Pastors – by Jim Graff

I wasn't mentored by people who took a sabbath. Actually, one of my mentors died early. One of the things he said before his...

5 Great Ways to Grow Your Leadership

In order to grow stronger churches, we need to become better leaders. It’s a continual process and we never arrive. How are you growing...