I agree. It’s kind of annoying. There’s plenty of other roles and skills that are helpful and purposeful. From pastors to DCE’s to lay and public “servants” to butchers, bakers and candlestick makers! And by the way, since when did
Faithfulness = Fruitfulness?
When living in Florida, fruit is kind of hard to avoid. There’s lots of it. Florida is known for oranges, grapefruits, mangos and many more. I have to admit, it’s kind of nice. But freezes, hurricanes, bugs and disease can
“Hurricane” Discipleship
Living in Florida has a particular temptation. When on the phone in the winter with someone who is up north, one is tempted to mention how nice the weather is where you are in Florida. But the trade off is
Necessary Ministry Shifts 3: From Head to Hands
For decades we have assumed that any Christian growth of necessity has to be information based, intellectual and aimed at your head Think: classroom Bible study. But should it always be that way? Is that the best way to grow
Necessary Ministry Shift 2: Group to Individual
Wait. That just sounds nuts. Churches are all about group activities, especially on Sunday. Besides, God loves both! God is gracious to people one at a time and at the same time He loves the whole world. Pastors give attention
Come to Church(?)
Of course. Church is where the action is. That is the place where God promises to meet us! It is the place of God’s Word: read, sung, preached. It is the place where we receive His promises and blessings and
I’m Discouraged
I work hard. I put in a lot of hours. I am probably working harder than I have ever worked. But nothing seems to change. Take the worship service for example. The numbers are softening if not declining. I work
Leading Change Not Working? Four Steps to Get Back on Track
Not all change efforts work. Sometimes failure is self inflicted. Sometimes it is getting worn down from what you cannot control. Yet leadership is all about change and often there are some keys we are missing in the moment. What’s