Abiding Prayer: a Posture of Simply Being with God

Author’s note: This is my fifth article dealing with pastoral burnout. Recent Barna research revealed that 33% of ministers had given serious thought to quitting.[1] My own research for a […]
Church Planting Resident? It’s Easier Than You Think

Article Summary: A turnkey distance residency program can help your church play a part in equipping church planters. Distance-based residencies let the emerging planter stay rooted in the local church […]
Can A Growing Church Still Feel Like Family?

In 2012, I had back surgery that left me sidelined for months. I secretly looked forward to the rest—books to read, movies to watch, naps to take. But what I […]
10 Reasons I Go To Church

I’ve heard it said, “We aren’t called to go to church. We are called to be the church.” Halfway true. Here’s the problem with that statement. Being and going strengthen each other. I can’t imagine how the being part […]
Does Something Feel Off with Modern Church Leadership?

In this article, I’d like to share a journey for me and why it has been so necessary to my own health to walk away from a modern church mentality […]
Pastoral Burnout: Why Community Matters and How to Find It

Author’s note: This is my fourth article dealing with pastoral burnout. Recent Barna research revealed that 33% of ministers had given serious thought to quitting.[1] My own research for a […]
Renew University Now Enrolling!

The wait is over, and Renew University’s Certificate in Theology program is now enrolling! The program is designed with you in mind, featuring great courses taught with excellence by teachers […]
Leading from the Subway: The Importance of Knowing Whom You Lead

Faced with one of the most daunting decisions to make, Winston Churchill found himself in a dilemma. One decision would plunge the United Kingdom into world war. The other choice […]