No this is not an announcement that I’m quitting ministry or resigning from my church. This is a reflection about…
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Pastoral ministry is one of the most rewarding careers and yet it has its share of difficulties. As long as…
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While pastoring is more than preaching, developing my preaching skills is high on my priorities. There is one thing I…
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I began my pastoral career as a youth pastor. The model we worked with was that you had specific ministries…
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Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. The Positive Side of Leading Under Pressure – Brandon…
Last Sunday I preached a sermon that some people felt challenged by. Some people even disagreed with me. In this…
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I love my church, especially in its diversity. We are have a variety of ethnic groups, ages and people with…
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Ten years ago, if you looked at “celebrity pastors,” many would have considered Bill Hybels and James MacDonald to be…
I have always been convinced that the church’s role is to help people in need, especially the poor. But what…
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I regularly listen to Andy Stanley’s Leadership Podcast. I do this despite some of the controversy over Stanley and criticisms…
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Many pastors read books on leadership, theology and other related subjects. But what about military history? This is an area…
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For a number of years, I served as a chaplain (padre) in the army reserves here in Canada. I absolutely…
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Clean Water or the Gospel? – Justin Narducci You’re a…
Unfortunately, one of the realities of church ministry is interpersonal conflict. As long as we allow people in churches, we…
When I was sent the REACTION Dashboard, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it might be a guide…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 5 Dangers of “Tower of Babel” Church Revitalizations – Chuck…
As I write this, I am just starting my fourth year at my church. It has been an amazing time…
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. A “Just in Case” Christmas – Michael Kelley 3 Questions…
What is Blue Christmas? Blue Christmas is an acknowledgment that Christmas isn’t joyful for everyone and that some people feel…
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. Favorite Resources of 2018 – Darryl Dash The Most Expensive…
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 7 Advantages Of Long-Term Church Membership – Karl Vaters 7…
I have had some people surprised that our Baptist church observes Advent. “Isn’t Advent a Catholic thing?” Advent comes natural…
What kind of leader do you want to serve with? An authoritarian leader that simply lays down the law? There…
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I have had the role of a pastor, on and off, for over twenty years. It is an important part…
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 7 Attributes of Pastors Who Succeed at Church Revitalization –…
I first heard of the imposter syndrome in the context of blogging. Bloggers often write from the perspective of an…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. The Spirit of Fear –…
I have been interested in the topic of spiritual formation and have been picking up books related to it. If…
As I write this, it is the day that Eugene Peterson died. I never met Peterson but I appreciated his…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Renewing Your Church: Resetting, Refocusing, Restructuring – Brandon Boone How…
I am so happy with my new routine for writing sermons. I wish I started doing this twenty years ago.…
The High-Definition Leader has been on my radar for some time. I held off because I misunderstood the title, By…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. 16 Types of Church Attenders…
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. Benched: 5 Ways Busy…
The concept of privilege, especially white male privilege has been prominent in the media and elsewhere. I will confess that…
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During my time as a pastor, I have often encountered people who resist change. They are not the majority but…
I have spent the past year focusing on how to make our church more of a welcoming church. For that…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. 10 Things The Best Leaders…
I had a copy of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. What delayed me in reading it…
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When people find out that I’m interested in disabilities, I often get asked what we do at our church for…
Over the last number of decades, there have been quite a few Christian leadership books that have drawn from business…
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My wife is just beginning her seminary studies and that is making me reflect on my own experience in seminary.…
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Changing the Culture of your Church – Paul Alexander 5…
While I consider myself an apologist, my primary role is that of a pastor of a local church. But I…
This is not about when pastors mess up by having an affair, developing an addiction or being financially dishonest. I’m…
What is the gospel? For many people, the gospel is the message by which one gets to heaven. But the…
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Learnings of a Multi-Site Campus Pastor – Bryan Rose The…
As we sort through the mess with Billy Hybels and the situation at Willow Creek, there are any number of…
You may have heard about life coaching. A life coach helps a person to ask the right questions in order…
Here are some leadership posts that you should go and check out. Out of Step – Darryl Dash Mattresses, Experiences,…
The situation at Willow Creek with former pastor Bill Hybels continues to deteriorate as reported in this recent article at…
When it comes to pastoring, some of the most popular resources are in the area of leadership and other practical…
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 3 Pillars of Persuasive Public Speaking – Brandon Cox 5…
I have been podcasting for quite a few years and I do enjoy it. Although my original podcast has been…
There are many concerns about short-term missions trips. Some argue that they are more harm than good. Many of the…
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 4 Practices for Discipling Kids Who Live Justly – Tony…
As a pastor, I try not to use the b-word. Which b-word? Busy. This is a change for me. Years…
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Some pastors feel more comfortable working with pastors of their own tradition/denomination. There is nothing wrong with this as these…
Pastors want to have the answers. But even more important is to have the right questions. These are not the…
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I am a firm believer in discipleship and I see it as being one of the most important parts of…
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 9 Mistakes Leaders Make – Chuck Lawless The Very Personal…
One of the topics that I enjoy blogging about is that of leadership. These are the top five leadership posts…
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I believe in including humour, both in the services and the sermons. If I’m going to poke fun at anyone,…
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I have heard a number of pastors talk about how much time they spend doing counselling and it is significant.…
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In the church I grew up in, there were instructions in the bulletin about making noise in the sanctuary. It…
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How should churches respond to Mother’s Day in terms of the worship service? Some churches have a specific Mother’s Day…
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My heart breaks at recent events with regard to major leaders within the evangelical movement and attitudes toward women. One…
I have enjoyed the writing of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for some time. I have read his Cost of Discipleship and Ethics.…
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My wife is starting to take New Testament Greek at McMaster Divinity College, the seminary where I studied. But why…
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