The Only Car In The Parking Lot
“When the pastor is at the church building alone, it’s not just a day without other people – it’s a time of heightened awareness of spiritual struggle.”
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Pastoring
Don’t Forget the Rural Church
“The birthplace of many of our country’s revivals has quietly become one of its greatest mission fields.”
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Making Room for Loss and Grief In Life and Ministry, with Leanne Friesen (Ep 112)
“If you are supporting a grieving friend, one of the greatest gifts you can give is the room to talk about it.”
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Pastoring Shouldn’t Be this Hard (And How to Make It Easier)
Our obsession with numerical growth may be the unseen culprit behind a lot of burnt out pastors and unhealthy churches.
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More Than Numbers
“Maybe small is where Jesus still shows up, unnoticed by the crowd, but fully present to the few who see Him in every little thing.”
Using AI To Find Great Sermon Illustrations, with Darrell Stetler (Ep 111)
No one should use AI to write a sermon. But, research? Now we have something to talk about.
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Healthy Goal-setting and Helping The Big Church Feel Small, with Luke Simmons (Ep 110)
Can churches get bigger without losing close relationships? This church staff has a goal for one-on-one meetings to keep connection strong.
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Failure, Part 4: When The Church Fails
“No failure has ever stopped God from bringing resurrection life. God will keep bringing resurrection life to the church today too.”
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Protect Your Spirit from the Demands of Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral ministry can be hazardous to our spiritual health. But it doesn’t need to be.
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Failure, Part 3: When Congregation Members Fail
“Letting someone fail can be one of the hardest things for pastors – because it seems to hurt both them and you.”
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