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 Secret to Building Trust in Any Relationship
A few weeks ago I was reading Platform by Michael Hyatt and came across this great quote on building trust: "People will only trust you if you are willing to pull back the curtain of your life and give them a peek inside. Of course, this is helpful in every form of communication. It connects … Continue reading The Secret to Building Trust in Any Relationship
The Tension Between Grace and Truth
I was taking some notes on Andy Stanley's new book, Deep & Wide, and came across a great quote about how North Point tries to balance grace and truth in their ministries: Churches committed to embodying grace and truth will be forced to navigate yet a third sea of complexity. But speaking from personal experience, … Continue reading The Tension Between Grace and Truth
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
How to Double Your Friends in 1 Simple Step
I love this quote from one of Andy Stanley's messages a few months ago: "Your happiness can be measured by the quality of your relationships, not your prosperity or your progress." And it's so true. When your relationships are great, life is great. When they're not going so well, life tends to be harder and … Continue reading How to Double Your Friends in 1 Simple Step
What Do I Do After My Kids Accept Christ?
Second only to, "How do I lead my kids to Christ?" this is the question I get most often from parents. It's a tougher one because, really, it's a life long process. But there are some steps you should take that are more immediate and will set you and them up for success later. Here … Continue reading What Do I Do After My Kids Accept Christ?
