When Communication Stops: A Pastoral Reflection
Recently, I have been talking (a lot) about the four rules of biblical communication found in Ephesians 4, and specifically with the focus on the energy we spend second-guessing one…
More Than a Core: What Makes a Church Strong
A few months ago, I was at an event at our church. During a slight lull, I struck up a conversation with a church member who gave an interesting comment.…
The Power of 1: An Encouragement for Pastors
Every time I write or talk about preaching, please know that I still consider it one of the most unique experiences in human life. We are studying and speaking the…
Teaching, Not Yelling: A Pastor’s Struggle to Make It Make Sense
As a pastor, how do you handle the desire to both shepherd and stretch people during your sermon or teaching? Do you ever worry that your lessons or sermons might…
Our Church, this Year
A conversation with Cameron in late fall of 2024, right after marching band season, has stayed with me for a long time. The football season was done, competitions were over,…