We Cannot “Event” Ourselves Back to Church Health
One of the easiest things for a church to do is to slip into a maintenance mode. Usually churches are in this season for months or even...
When Church Members Leave (Pt. 4)
Recently, a pastor told me a story about a person that had left his church with no notice and no goodbye. The pastor called him and said,...
When Church Members Leave (Pt. 3)
As pastors, we identify deeply with our ministry and our people. People are our ministry! Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” For the pastor,...
When Church Members Leave (Pt 2)
People are going to leave your church. This is a reality that every pastor has to face. It doesn’t matter how dynamic a preacher you are....
When Church Members Leave (Pt. 1)
People leaving your church is inevitable. It’s going to happen! Many of Jesus’ disciples left Him. Many of Paul’s converts turned on...
Pastors Need Ministry Too!
Deniece and I have embarked on a new ministry of helping, encouraging, mentoring, and “being there” for pastors and their spouses. But...
The Luring Temptation of Self Glory
The Pharisees were infatuated with their own glory. They wanted to parade their power, position, and spirituality in front of others. Jesus...
Confronting Your Own Red Seas (Part 4) “Closing the Door to the Past”
There are times when I have encountered problems and it was clearly my own choices that led me into it. Ever been there? We can’t blame...
Confronting Your Own Red Seas (Part 3) “Understanding God in a Deeper Way”
In my past two blogs we have been exploring why God sometimes leads us the Red Sea route, instead of the quick and easy route. Google Maps...