None of us are particularly proud of our weaknesses, fears, failures, and missteps. Whether it’s something from our...
Four Values Of Healthy Organizations
While metrics can be indicative of whether or not systems and methods are working, they typically don’t give the best...
How’s Your Soul?
As ministry leaders, we have the unique opportunity to nurture the holistic health of those we lead. Yet, at the same...
The Productive Pastor
How many times have you heard, “I can’t believe it’s a new year!” Believe it or not, it’s here! What is your...
A “Good To Great” Organizational Path
When your church is in a season of transition, there are opportunities for growth, efficiency, and health. But...
Cultivating Friendships
Reflecting God’s own triune nature, we are created to live in a loving community with others as well as with God. Too...
Ministry Plus Holidays
With the busy swing of Christmas in the church world comes an annual reminder to all pastors that tending to your...
Hearing God – A Way Of Life
Have you ever noticed how important it is to pay attention to the tone of voice with which something is said?...
Getting Active
The lifestyle and job demands of clergy tend to lend themselves to a sedentary lifestyle. Long hours in the office...
Creating Shared Meaning
Relationships that last, especially in families and congregations, have a sense of shared meaning. Shared meaning is...
Gratitude And Anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with...
Reconciling
When we confess our sins and repent, we are immediately reconciled to God (Rom 5:10, 2 Cor. 5:17-29, I Jn 1:9). Within...