4 Reasons Why our Church may Not be for Everyone
Have you ever seen a church post on social media that says, “Everyone Welcome!”? Or maybe someone has told you, “You’re welcome to join us!” As a pastor, I’m guilty…
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…