Are You a Wounded Pastor? 5 Critical Choices to Make

Woundedness. A condition this side of heaven we all will face from time-to-time. Pastors are not immune. I’ve been hurt and you probably have been...

Why Do People Listen to You?

You work hard to prepare the talks and sermons you deliver. You pray and anticipate life change, but the often-overlooked question is, what keeps someone...

The Cortisol, Stress Flooded Church: 9 Signs and 8 Antidotes

Cortisol, the stress hormone, is often associated with negative effects that prolonged stress puts on our bodies. Those effects  include weight gain, anxiety, heart...

How God Built Himself a House

“Does God live up there?” When I pastored a church that ran a preschool, that’s what one little girl asked me during a chapel...

Dumb & Dumber Mistakes Pastors Often Make

I’ve served over 40 years in different churches in various roles and have make lots of mistakes. I didn’t make these mistakes with ill will...

How Can We Measure Church Growth Post-covid?

We know that covid brought a shift in the way that churches operate and reach their audiences, but which of these trends are here...

The Healing Power of God’s Presence

The best response to the glorious gift of grace is a thankful heart that delights in doing My will. It is vital to proclaim...
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How to Manage a Constant Complainer In the Church

The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms. Not every complaint is toxic. Sometimes, a complaint is warranted and...

Tips on Leading with Integrity and Purpose

All of us want to live a life that is authentic. We also want to live a life full of integrity. Then there’s living...

What We Wish for the People of Your Church As They Open God’s Word

Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things from Thy law.  (Psalm 119:18) If I could do one thing for members of your congregation, I...