Lay Elders Are Not the Shepherding JV Team
This article has also appeared on The Gospel Coalition. My leadership teeth were cut in a denomination where non-vocational elders didn’t exist. It wasn’t simply
Pastoring People Through Slow Change
Pastoring people is a slow, long-haul process. As church planters and pastors in established churches, we are called to lead people who are under construction. Unfortunately,
How Do I Know If I Can Shepherd?
For some people, the word “shepherd” brings to mind watercolor paintings in church nurseries. The shepherd is cradling a lamb while the sun sets behind
The Waiting Game – Leading Those Who Stray
As a leader, your heart breaks. It’s someone close to you – maybe a church member, a dear friend, a sibling, or even one of
Pastor, God Gets You
I have always loved having the honor of preaching at a Good Friday service. During one particular Good Friday message, I made a passing reference
Comforting Others: The Surprising Twist To Our Afflictions
How does God create a person who is skilled in comforting others? We naturally think about DNA and dispositions. You’ve met them—those genetically sweetened souls
Why Leaders Must Wait for Those They Love
This article was originally published on The Gospel Coalition. As a leader, your heart breaks. It’s someone close to you—maybe a church member, a dear
Pastoring Your Church After the Trigger is Pulled
Tucked away in 1 Chronicles is a curious description of a certain family of leaders – a line of mysterious men that traces all
Stumbling Blocks & Temptations of Pastors
For pastors and individuals in ministry, or who aspire to ministry, there can be a variety of temptations and stumbling blocks that they may find
Andy Crouch on Leadership
In this episode of the Am I Called Podcast, Andy Crouch, author and Executive Editor for Christianity Today, joins Dave and Stephen to discuss the inspiration
