Deleting “Sacrifice” from Our Vision of Service
“If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” John 13:17 (ESV) There’s a...
Lead Pastors: Your Title Includes Your Call
As a guy who dabbles in writing, I’ve spilled more ink on eldership than any other topic. A few years ago, I wrote The Plurality...
Staying Sober About My Gifts
Glen is destined for greatness. At least, that’s what his parents always told him. His singing voice peaked early, and by tenth grade he...
Leading After Easter
It’s over. Easter—the most anticipated and well-attended church event of each year—married...
How Do Church Networks Cultivate Renewal? By Planting Churches!
Years ago, I read Alonzo L. McDonald’s chapter in the book No God but God where he introduced the idea of a ministry “life-cycle.”...
Learning to Love the Church More Than Me
I don’t know about you, but being a bellhop is not exactly on my dream board. Memorable preacher? Yes. Founder of a prestigious...
Fear Not: How Christmas Vanquishes Fear
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For...
When Feelings Falter, Christmas Holds
Christmas doesn’t always feel like Christmas. For some, it’s joy and laughter. For others, it’s exhaustion, loneliness, or loss. The...
When Was The Last Time You Felt “Wonder”?
“And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared...
When You Are Overlooked
Has there ever been a time when you didn’t get the glory you thought you deserved? Maybe your...
