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Embracing the Inefficiency of Small-Church Ministry
Don’t sacrifice pastoral care on the altar of efficiency, time management, or chasing the next numerical goal.
The Surprising Strengths of the Rural Church
“The same Jesus who preached on hillsides, fished with friends, and walked dusty back roads still shows up in places no one else sees.”
Is the Era of Cool Church Over?
Cool church isn’t gone, but its shelf life is limited. Eventually it will collapse under the weight of its own insularity.
Philip Yancey, Shattered Trust, and Rebuilding Your Integrity, with Kurt Bubna (Ep 122)
“Own It. Fully. Without conditions or deflection. You cannot rebuild what you won’t take full responsibility for.”
Epidemic: Another Minister Flamed Out Last Week
The pain of one pastor is intensified under the unforgiving glare of the spotlight, while the pain of another is ignored. Both hurt equally.
A Covocational Attitude
“Schools and seminaries should teach ministerial students a covocational attitude as preparation for real-life ministry.”
How To Go From Teaching A Crowd To Equipping The Saints
Teaching requires two things: a competent instructor and receptive students. Equipping and discipling require much more.
Six Big Shifts In How People Volunteer—And How To Respond, with Laurie Graham (Ep 121)
“If your systems assume long-term commitments, you’ll miss out on good people who’d love to help short-term. Rethink the length and structure of roles.”
The Biggest Mistake Teaching Pastors Make – And How To Correct It
Your primary ministry gift may be teaching. But that gift must always serve the greater command to be equippers.