The Trap of “What Was” and Leading Your Church Out
Imagine if you woke up one day and everyone you saw was walking backward, and every car was driving backward. The insane ridiculousness of this thought is hard to imagine. […]
Good Pastor, Bad Parent
Katy Perry. Alice Cooper. Jessica Simpson. The Jonas Brothers. What do all these have in common? They are all pastor’s kids. Why do so many pastor’s kids turn out weird […]
3 Suggestions for Church Leaders Who Are Wearing Too Many Hats
In ministry, there is the constant pressure to wear every hat of every role that people expect you to fulfill. In smaller and rural churches, this can be especially true […]
What Young Leaders Want from Older Leaders
What do young leaders want from older leaders? Here is a list of eight visions that young leaders need older leaders to be able to see. When the leaders we’re […]
Two Dangerous People in Your Church: Heresy Hunters & Tower Topplers
These are two of the most dangerous people in your church because they help create what they claim to stand against. My favorite Andy Griffith episode growing up was “Mountain […]
3 Encouraging Reminders for Leaders in Small Towns
As a leader in a small-town church, you ever wonder if what you’re doing matters? You need these 3 reminders. You Matter! In a day when everyone is connected, the […]
The Plague of Control in the Rural Church
What is the plague that haunts the rural church? It’s the obsession to control it. Control is the kryptonite that destroys rural churches. I know this is true in every […]
Thank God We Took Our Youth Seriously
The majority of churches in the United States have more gray hair, walkers, and oxygen tanks than young people. Churches are dying and closing their doors daily. Many churches are […]