Do you feel it? From polarizing politics to terrorist atrocities, pain and despair are evident and prevalent. You see the need for mercy, grace, peace, and salvation everywhere you look. The Importance of Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation is not for the sake of...
Giving Tuesday is next week. Don’t miss the opportunity to talk about it this weekend… Money can be a difficult topic As a pastor, you see people struggling and are sensitive to the financial hardships within your congregation. The last thing you want to...
Do you get a pit in your stomach when it comes time for annual planning? Annual planning sessions can be frustrating. They can tend to fall on the extremes of a free-for-all or dictatorial marching orders. Neither approach gets good results or creates a healthy...
Your congregation is back in the building, Bible studies are in full swing…the church is busy. So why are you feeling, well, just “meh”? If you are feeling ministry fatigue you are not alone. What is the source of your fatigue? Pastoring is a tough job and there are...
If you are feeling like you’ve said everything there is to say on the subject of Christmas… you aren’t alone. Even the best pastors can get into ruts or feel uninspired. And that can be true for even the most sacred of scriptures, celebrations, and holidays. It’s...
You are ready to try something new. Something radical. Maybe you are inspired by someone else’s fresh but unexpected expression of ministry. Or, maybe you are feeling a tug towards something you’ve never seen done. When we hear or see something unexpected, it’s...
