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,…
Choosing a Bible: 5 Things Every Christian Should Consider
Ever since Gutenberg printed the first Bible in 1455, owning a Bible has been a big deal for Christians. Even in our fast-paced, digitally saturated world, a physical Bible remains…
Ministry Doesn’t Stop – A Friday Night Brain Dump
It’s funny, maybe only to me, but here I sit at my kitchen table on a Friday night, fresh off the last evening of this year’s Vacation Bible School. I’ve…
Discovering the “Next Right Step” for Your Church
Overcoming the Overwhelm Navigating the path of church leadership can often feel overwhelming, as congregations grapple with the pressure to innovate and the allure of grandiose plans. Yet, the most…