The boat story

The boat story

Many of you have probably heard this story before. It’s an old story, and still one of my favorites– it marked a significant turning point in my ministry. Someone reminded me the other day of how powerful this story was for them when they heard it, which made me...
Of making many books there is no end …

Of making many books there is no end …

Here’s something a lot of people don’t know about me. Throughout my 30+ years of ministry, I’ve poured the vast majority of the money I’ve received directly back into more resource development. I like the fact that when people coach with me, they’re not just gaining...
When opportunity knocks

When opportunity knocks

Whenever doors of opportunity for effective ministry open, the challenges are right there with us. The apostle Paul understood that: But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose...
Why was it you went into ministry again?

Why was it you went into ministry again?

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves why we went into ministry in the first place. Odds are, it was not for the money. It was to make disciples and to raise up leaders. More than that, it was to make disciples who would go on to make more disciples who would go on to...
Unearthing buried talents

Unearthing buried talents

14 “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. 16 Immediately...