Embrace The Unexpected Path
God must have a sense of humor. Because years ago, if you had told me I would be doing this, I would never have believed you. I had to do something this week that I never imagined in my wildest dreams…
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15 Productivity Tips for Pastors
The work of ministry is never done. There is always more you could do. More people you could meet with. More sermons to write. More emails to answer. More outreach opportunities. More. More. More. Productivity matters for pastors. You will…
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Leadership Lesson from the World’s Worst Soccer Coach
Recently, we signed my 3-year-old son up for his very first soccer league. A few months before the league began, I got the email: “We need more coaches. Please consider volunteering to coach your child’s team.” I waited a few…
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Video Book Summaries For Busy Pastors
You are busy. You have more to do than you have time to do it. So how do you manage to squeeze in personal development time into an already packed schedule? I love reading books, but I have more books…
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3 Ways Losing Weight Has Made Me A Better Pastor
One of my goals this year is to lose weight and be healthier. After having a new baby, moving to a new state, and transitioning to a new job, I looked in the mirror one morning and realized I was…
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10 Books I Am Excited To Read
Leaders are readers. Although it can be time-consuming, you actually save time by reading. Nothing has accelerated my own personal and spiritual growth as a pastor as much as reading.So what are you excited about reading right now? Here are ten books…
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5 Steps To Creating A Culture of Evangelism In Your Church
It is a sad reality today that many churches are simply not reaching many people for Christ. No, it’s not all about numbers. Yes, fellowship and discipleship are important. But if we are trying to follow the great commission, why…
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5 Lessons From The Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church Controversy
Let me be clear. I am not here to cast stones. I don’t know all the details about Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church, so I am not going to make any snap judgments. All I know about Mark Driscoll is…
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Why Good Leaders Get Messy
Recently I was at a high school church camp. The last two days of camp we had some bad weather. Heavy rain forced the camp to shut down most of the outdoor recreation.Although the rain was pouring, it didn’t stop…
