Have you ever been to a children’s theater production? Or a class presentation at an elementary school? I was thinking about this the other day because one of our children was preparing for an audition. You might know that we’re …

On Knowing Myself and the People God Has Called Me to Serve Keep reading »

“Get away from me!” I was walking home after school dropoff the other day, thinking about the work I had to do, generally minding my own business. And then I heard her. I turned to see a tall, late middle …

The Other Side: Learning How to See Our Ministry through Another’s Eyes Keep reading »

The tragedy at Oxford High School three weeks ago today shocked, angered, and saddened us. More senseless deaths. More traumatized children. More fear and anxiety. Of all the many topics for reflection and discussion that these events rightfully prompt, pastors …

Why the Tragedy in Oxford, Michigan Should Be a Wake-up Call for Pastors Keep reading »

A growing number of pastors are exploring the possibility of replanting their church once this pandemic mercifully comes to an end. Many are church planters whose next best step is backwards, so to speak—deemphasizing Sunday gatherings, treating the people who …

What a Successful Church Replant Requires of You Keep reading »

As another wave of COVID-19 sweeps across the globe, pastors again find themselves needing help. With more and more communities moving to shelter in place, leaders have to figure out how to care for the sick, the grieving, the poor, …

Surprise Your Pastor with Help for Their Calling Keep reading »