The big event you've been working on has just wrapped up. You and your team have spent months planning out every detail. You worked tirelessly to make sure everything was as excellent as possible. You successfully troubleshot every problem throughout the night. The lights are turned off, everyone's left, you've locked up, and you're heading home to … Continue reading 3 Crucial Actions to Take After Your Next Event
There's a lot of conversation in the church today about partnering with parents. It's a big deal to me both as a pastor and as a parent. But sometimes it can be a struggle to know exactly how to go about partnering with parents. Here are three practical ways your church and ministry can begin … Continue reading 3 Ways to Partner With Parents
There's a passage in the Book of Joshua where the Israelites are making headway in settling the Promised Land. God continues to give them victory after victory. Word about what God is doing for his people spreads. Many of the nations occupying the Promised Land try to fight the Israelites but end up being defeated. When the Gibeonites learn … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip That Will Help You Make Better Decisions
As a parent, have you ever struggled with what to tell your kids when something tragic happens? If you've ever felt like you don't know what to say to your kids when things like school shootings, terrorist attacks or natural disasters happen, you're not alone. I've been a pastor since 2003. I'm also a … Continue reading How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragic Events
When I was in college one of my professors had a local youth pastor come to our class to share some of his experiences and insights in ministry. I don't remember a lot of what he said, but I'll never forget what he shared at the beginning of his talk: "If you can do … Continue reading 6 Ways to Stay Refreshed in Ministry
Judge Charles Brower once said, "Few people are successful unless a lot of other people want them to be." I believe this is true for married couples as well. If you want to have a successful marriage you need a lot of other people in your corner coaching you, caring for you, and cheering … Continue reading 3 Relationships Every Married Couple Needs
https://youtu.be/auu8SLDIVMM Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. How we deal with it will determine our long-term health and success. In this video Author and Pastor Ray Johnston shares a few tips to help us bounce back when we're feeling discouraged.
In the Bible, when you think of King David, you usually think of him as a great leader, poet, and warrior. You usually don't think of him as a great parent. That's because, from everything we know of him, he wasn't. David was, by all accounts, an absentee dad. Between being on the run … Continue reading 2 Parenting Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore
One of the shows that my wife and I enjoy watching together is Parenthood. It's about four adult siblings dealing with the ups and downs of marriage, divorce, and raising kids. A few years ago we were watching an episode in which then 7-year-old Sydney was playing a friendly game with her grandfather, Zeek. When … Continue reading 4 Ways to Help Your Kids Fail Forward
Several years ago I remember reading a book by John Maxwell about the importance of a leader's habits and personal development. One particular line caught my attention, and still resonates with me today: "Leaders develop daily, not in a day." The same thing that's true of great leaders is also true of a great … Continue reading 8 Best Practices For Life and Ministry
