For Those Ministry Days When You Need to Slap a Smile On Your Face
People of faith don’t deny reality. They choose to see a greater truth behind the immediate difficulty.
For Those Ministry Days When You Need to Slap a Smile On Your Face Read More »
Pastoring
Ministry In The In-Between Times
“Jesus has called you and your work is never in vain – even if others never see the majority of what you do.”
Ministry In The In-Between Times Read More »
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.”
The Only Car In The Parking Lot Read More »
Don’t Forget the Rural Church
“The birthplace of many of our country’s revivals has quietly become one of its greatest mission fields.”
Don’t Forget the Rural Church Read More »
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.”
Making Room for Loss and Grief In Life and Ministry, with Leanne Friesen (Ep 112) Read More »
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.
Pastoring Shouldn’t Be this Hard (And How to Make It Easier) Read More »
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.
Using AI To Find Great Sermon Illustrations, with Darrell Stetler (Ep 111) Read More »
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.
Healthy Goal-setting and Helping The Big Church Feel Small, with Luke Simmons (Ep 110) Read More »
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.”
Failure, Part 4: When The Church Fails Read More »