Consider the Source
“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” Winston Churchill You don’t have to live that long to figure out that people will …
Ministry
When a Church Changes Directions Too Often
My family and I were still learning our way around the church campus. It had been a few weeks into our new assignment, and we were heading back to the …
The Pastor as Missions Mobilizer
Churches with an effective mission strategy have pastors who not only cast vision but who are personally involved in the activities of the mission of the church. In this session, …
Stoney’s Bible
You can learn so much by studying someone’s Bible. In it, they leave clues regarding personal practices. When possible, I love to use someone’s personal Bible when preaching his or …
Pastoral Political Values
Someone recently asked me to describe my pastoral political values. What role do I think a pastor should have regarding political issues? Here is my incomplete and imperfect list to …
Different Sizes of Plates
Have you ever found yourself comparing your workload with another’s? It’s natural to do. Someone tells you about the great stress regarding what he or she does and inwardly you …
When Leaders Lead
I have often watched frustrated leaders bemoan why people won’t follow them. While the reasons may vary, oftentimes, people don’t follow because they are unsure of the direction. If the …
The 3 Churches You Visited Sunday
It’s a rarity when the task of visiting churches proves to be an exciting experience. The reason I say that is because normally when you look for another church, it …
When the Opportunity Is the Opposition
There is a tension in how, when, and if someone should lead. On one side, we live in a culture that prioritizes education and experience being necessary for additional opportunities. …
“There’s Nothing Less Important…”
As fans of Clemson Tigers, my family really enjoyed the National Championship game after a great season. Finishing 15-0, ACC champions, CFP Champions, beating Notre Dame (30-3) in the semifinal, …