Hope Deferred & The Pastor-In-Waiting

Christian Life, Ministry

“What do I do while I wait?”  It’s a question I’ve heard dozens of times.  Trained men,...
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Ambition Without Risk? (Pt. 3)

Christian Life, Ministry

Part One, Part Two The illusion of safety on American soil was shattered by 9/11. Collapsing along with the twin towers was the assumption...
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How Should a Pastor Leave His Church?

Uncategorized

When a pastor decides it is time to leave his current church, there are a variety of temptations and problems that he can be faced with. On...
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Ambition and a Future Target (Pt. 2)

Christian Life, Ministry

Part One, Part Three A few years ago, I heard an interview with a Christian college professor....
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Ambition in a Post Modern World (Pt. 1)

Christian Life

Part Two, Part Three My dad was a steelworker in Pittsburgh. So was his father and his grandfather and, well, you get the picture. I worked...
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My Calling; Their Help

Christian Life, Ministry

It’s easy to spot a church planter. Typically, it’s a man full of ambition, captivated by the call and risk to go not knowing what lays...
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The Wayward Soul (Intro)

Family, Ministry

The following articles are excerpts from ”Letting Go”, a book I wrote with Paul...
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Paul Miller on Biblical Love & Suffering

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On this episode, Dave and Stephen are joined by Paul Miller. Paul is the executive director of “See Jesus”-a global-discipleship...
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What’s the Best Way for a Pastor to Negotiate His Salary?

Ministry

This article was originally published on The Gospel Coalition A pastor talking salary can be awkward stuff. Annual incomes are, after all,...
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Pete Greasley (Pt. 2) on Leadership Transitions & Building Missional Churches

Ministry

There’s a lot of leadership transition taking place in churches these days. In “Part 2” of...
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