“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the...
Shooting the Rapids and Necessary Endings: Navigating Ministry Transition
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Topic: Ministry Life
Pruning Is Painful, but It’s Never Without Purpose
My grandpa was a master gardener. He didn’t have any formal training in horticulture, but out of...
The Heavy Weight of a Little Church
Being the pastor of a small church, I had prepared myself for the challenges that come with a lost...
7 Healthy Ways to Grieve the Losses of Ministry
Pastors and their families experience losses just like anyone else. But, in pastoral ministry...
Built God Tough: What Makes for a Strong Ministry
The slogan, “Built Ford Tough” first appeared in the late 1970’s. With just a few words the Ford...
What to Do If You Become Displeased with Your Church
About a year ago I was attending a local Christian Business Association meeting. It was customary...
The High Value of a Mentor in Ministry
Let me start by saying that I don’t believe I’d still be in the ministry if it were not for a man...
6 Ways of Dealing with Difficult People
Do you have a “difficult” person in your church? There are some individuals who are convinced they...
7 Lessons Learned As a Recovering People Pleaser
Lesson #1: People pleasing works until it doesn’t. Let me explain. A pastor friend thrived on...