Have you ever wondered if it's worth the work to be organized at work? Several years ago I was trying to get some shirts ordered for an event we were doing for the kids at the church I worked at. There was a shirt company not far who we'd gone to before. They did great … Continue reading Why Organization Matters
5 More Tips on Performing a Funeral
The longer I'm in full-time ministry the more I'm asked to do funerals. I did a post a year ago about 5 Tips on Performing a Funeral. Fresh off doing a funeral a month ago I wanted to share 5 more tips to help you perform a funeral well. 6. Prepare questions to ask the … Continue reading 5 More Tips on Performing a Funeral
What My 2-Year-Old Taught Me About Time Management
My 2-year-old loves watermelon. It's not uncommon for her to fill her mouth with watermelon cubes to the point of gagging. Watermelon is to her what Lucky Charms are to Leprechauns.A few nights ago at dinner Angela was stuffing her mouth with watermelon. As we were watching (and laughing) my wife said something pretty insightful … Continue reading What My 2-Year-Old Taught Me About Time Management
How to Be a Better Pastor in 4 Words
As a pastor do you sometimes wonder what it is you are actually supposed to be doing? My first couple of years as a full-time pastor were like that. I had a vague idea of what my boss wanted, but his thoughts and the rest of the congregation's ideas vacillated with the latest ministry fads. … Continue reading How to Be a Better Pastor in 4 Words
The Mistake Most Pastors Make
A few years ago I remember meeting a sort of well-know pastor. He was a great speaker. His people really loved him. His congregation was growing. By church world standards he had accomplished a lot. So I was surprised to find out his family hates him. That may sound harsh, but its true. They genuinely … Continue reading The Mistake Most Pastors Make
It Takes Courage to Do Children’s Ministry
Loved the above quote from Rick Warren on Twitter a few weeks ago (click here if you can't see it). It takes courage to do Children's Ministry. The courage not to care when people think all we do is babysit. The courage to ask people to give their time to change a kid's life. The … Continue reading It Takes Courage to Do Children’s Ministry
