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...
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...
Take the Time to Breathe
Do you ever feel like there’s no time to breathe in your day? You’ve found ways to cram more and more into your daily schedule. Yet,...
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...
Getting to Know You: Q&a Time with Mandy Lowery Morrow
Question One: Favorite hobby? Singing.
Question Two: What is your favorite dish to prepare, and what is your favorite food to eat? I love to cook and...
How to Have a Tough Conversation with a Staff Member
Leadership often requires that we sometimes must navigate a tough conversation with a staff person. It’s easy to neglect such vital conversations for several...
Hymns, Hymnody, and Hymnals: Five Significant Trends
Are the worship wars over?
While the answer is not definitive, we see signs that the post-quarantine world may include an unexpected benefit: worship wars...
Authentic Praise Honors God and Builds Churches Too!
by Pastor Jim Graff
As a young pastor in training, I heard my father-in-law, the late John Osteen tell an interesting story. He described a worship...
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Smart Leaders Stay Close to Their Critics
MEN WANTED FOR HAZARDOUS JOURNEY. SMALL WAGES, BITTER COLD, LONG MONTHS OF COMPLETE DARKNESS, CONSTANT DANGER, SAFE RETURN DOUBTFUL. HONOUR AND RECOGNITION IN CASE...
Pastors with Initiative Build Healthier Church Relationships
Leadership requires initiative. Healthy relationships require initiative. You’re the leader as the pastor. You must take the initiative, especially with relationships in the church....
The Dangerous Desire for Church Growth
Written by: Adam Ramsey
Adam Ramsey really loves Jesus and is serious about joy. He leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast, Australia, and serves as...
