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Why I Want to Return to Military Chaplaincy
For a number of years, I served as a chaplain (padre) in the army reserves here … Why I Want to Return to Military ChaplaincyRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Clean Water or the Gospel? – … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
The Peacemaking Church – Review
Unfortunately, one of the realities of church ministry is interpersonal conflict. As long as we allow … The Peacemaking Church – ReviewRead more
The REACTION Dashboard – Review
When I was sent the REACTION Dashboard, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought it … The REACTION Dashboard – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 5 Dangers of “Tower of Babel” … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
What a Pastor Should Accomplish in the First Year at a Church
As I write this, I am just starting my fourth year at my church. It has … What a Pastor Should Accomplish in the First Year at a ChurchRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Twenty Really Weird Criticisms Pastors Receive … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. A “Just in Case” Christmas – … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Why I Do Blue Christmas on a Sunday Morning
What is Blue Christmas? Blue Christmas is an acknowledgment that Christmas isn’t joyful for everyone and … Why I Do Blue Christmas on a Sunday MorningRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. Favorite Resources of 2018 – Darryl … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Why Pessimists (and Realists) Are Hard … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 7 Advantages Of Long-Term Church Membership … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Why Our Church Celebrates Advent
I have had some people surprised that our Baptist church observes Advent. “Isn’t Advent a Catholic … Why Our Church Celebrates AdventRead more
The Hospitable Leader – Review
What kind of leader do you want to serve with? An authoritarian leader that simply lays … The Hospitable Leader – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Staying for the Long Haul … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Top Five Things I Have Learned As a Pastor
I have had the role of a pastor, on and off, for over twenty years. It … Top Five Things I Have Learned As a PastorRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. 3 People Issues That Get Church … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 7 Attributes of Pastors Who Succeed … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Pastors and the Imposter Syndrome
I first heard of the imposter syndrome in the context of blogging. Bloggers often write from … Pastors and the Imposter SyndromeRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. The … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
That I May Know God – Review
I have been interested in the topic of spiritual formation and have been picking up books … That I May Know God – ReviewRead more
Remembering Eugene Peterson
As I write this, it is the day that Eugene Peterson died. I never met Peterson … Remembering Eugene PetersonRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Renewing Your Church: Resetting, Refocusing, Restructuring … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
I Wish I Wrote My Sermons Like This Before
I am so happy with my new routine for writing sermons. I wish I started doing … I Wish I Wrote My Sermons Like This BeforeRead more
The High Definition Leader – Review
The High-Definition Leader has been on my radar for some time. I held off because I … The High Definition Leader – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. 16 … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
White Picket Fences – Review
The concept of privilege, especially white male privilege has been prominent in the media and elsewhere. … White Picket Fences – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 8 Characteristics of a Great Campus … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
3 Major Reasons People Resist Change
During my time as a pastor, I have often encountered people who resist change. They are … 3 Major Reasons People Resist ChangeRead more
Becoming a Welcoming Church – Review
I have spent the past year focusing on how to make our church more of a … Becoming a Welcoming Church – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and check them out. 10 … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Review
I had a copy of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. What delayed … The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. Russell Moore Responds to the Statement … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
What Our Church Does For Disability Ministry
When people find out that I’m interested in disabilities, I often get asked what we do … What Our Church Does For Disability MinistryRead more
2 Models of Christian Ministry to Avoid (Or Not)
Over the last number of decades, there have been quite a few Christian leadership books that … 2 Models of Christian Ministry to Avoid (Or Not)Read more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Loving And Letting Go: 3 Keys … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
2 Things I Wished I Learned More in Seminary
My wife is just beginning her seminary studies and that is making me reflect on my … 2 Things I Wished I Learned More in SeminaryRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Changing the Culture of your Church … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Apologetics and Preaching
While I consider myself an apologist, my primary role is that of a pastor of a … Apologetics and PreachingRead more
When Pastors Mess Up
This is not about when pastors mess up by having an affair, developing an addiction or … When Pastors Mess UpRead more
How to Grow – Review
What is the gospel? For many people, the gospel is the message by which one gets … How to Grow – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Learnings of a Multi-Site Campus Pastor … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
1 Bad Response to Bill Hybels (and 3 Good Ones)
As we sort through the mess with Billy Hybels and the situation at Willow Creek, there … 1 Bad Response to Bill Hybels (and 3 Good Ones)Read more
My Experience With a Coach
You may have heard about life coaching. A life coach helps a person to ask the … My Experience With a CoachRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should go and check out. Out of Step – … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Should We Still Read Books by Bill Hybels?
The situation at Willow Creek with former pastor Bill Hybels continues to deteriorate as reported in … Should We Still Read Books by Bill Hybels?Read more
Important Tools for Pastors
When it comes to pastoring, some of the most popular resources are in the area of … Important Tools for PastorsRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 3 Pillars of Persuasive Public Speaking … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Bedard on Discipleship
I have been podcasting for quite a few years and I do enjoy it. Although my … Bedard on DiscipleshipRead more
Should Churches Participate in Short-Term Mission Trips?
There are many concerns about short-term missions trips. Some argue that they are more harm than … Should Churches Participate in Short-Term Mission Trips?Read more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 4 Practices for Discipling Kids Who … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Pastors and the B-Word
As a pastor, I try not to use the b-word. Which b-word? Busy. This is a … Pastors and the B-WordRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. 21 Ministry Lessons Learned the Hard … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. What You Don’t Know about your … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Should Pastors Work With Pastors of Other Denominations?
Some pastors feel more comfortable working with pastors of their own tradition/denomination. There is nothing wrong … Should Pastors Work With Pastors of Other Denominations?Read more
5 Questions Pastors Need to Ask
Pastors want to have the answers. But even more important is to have the right questions. … 5 Questions Pastors Need to AskRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts you should check out. Six Important Church Metrics We Often Ignore … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders – Review
I am a firm believer in discipleship and I see it as being one of the … Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders – ReviewRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. Is (Healthy) Cross-Gendered Ministry Even Possible? … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. When Your Dad Isn’t Perfect (and … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 9 Mistakes Leaders Make – Chuck … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
My Top Five Leadership Blog Posts
One of the topics that I enjoy blogging about is that of leadership. These are the … My Top Five Leadership Blog PostsRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. How To Minister In The Midst … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Pastors Poking Fun at Themselves
I believe in including humour, both in the services and the sermons. If I’m going to … Pastors Poking Fun at ThemselvesRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. 4 Steps To Start Moving From … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Pastors and Counselling
I have heard a number of pastors talk about how much time they spend doing counselling … Pastors and CounsellingRead more
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Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Things I Learned from Buying and … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
The Sound of Coming into Worship
In the church I grew up in, there were instructions in the bulletin about making noise … The Sound of Coming into WorshipRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. One-on-One with Matt Perman on ‘How … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Churches and Mother’s Day
How should churches respond to Mother’s Day in terms of the worship service? Some churches have … Churches and Mother’s DayRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should check out. Resolving Conflict: 5 ways to prepare … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Evangelical Leaders, Abuse and Women
My heart breaks at recent events with regard to major leaders within the evangelical movement and … Evangelical Leaders, Abuse and WomenRead more
Life Together
I have enjoyed the writing of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for some time. I have read his Cost … Life TogetherRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Can You Explain the Gospel … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Why I Still Use Greek and Hebrew as a Pastor
My wife is starting to take New Testament Greek at McMaster Divinity College, the seminary where … Why I Still Use Greek and Hebrew as a PastorRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Go and check them out. … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that are worth checking out. 20 Truths from Leading Major Change … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
How Pastors Can Use YouTube
One of the most useful online tools for pastors is YouTube. Anyone can make a video, … How Pastors Can Use YouTubeRead more
How to Preach Without a Manuscript
For years I was convinced that I needed a full manuscript in front of me to … How to Preach Without a ManuscriptRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts I came across this week. Go and take a look. Preaching … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
Resurrecting Religion – Review
“Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship.” How many times have you seen this … Resurrecting Religion – ReviewRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Spend Time With Older Pastors
While it is good to spend time with younger pastors, it is equally good to spend … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Spend Time With Older PastorsRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts for you to check out. How Will You Lead at the … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Remember the Cross
The day that I’m writing this is Good Friday, the day that we remember the crucifixion … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Remember the CrossRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Pray For Your Colleagues
No one understands what it is like to be a pastor like another pastor. We know … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Pray For Your ColleaguesRead more
Caring for Special Needs People in Your Small Church
One of the most practical podcasts that I listen to is the 200 Church podcast. I … Caring for Special Needs People in Your Small ChurchRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Invest in the Next Generation
Moses had his Joshua. Elijah has his Elisha. Paul had his Timothy and Titus. Who do … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Invest in the Next GenerationRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Plan to Finish Well
When it comes to ministry, we can look at our past and our present. But what … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Plan to Finish WellRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Start Writing
Most pastors are writers to begin with. Many of us write out a sermon manuscript, even … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Start WritingRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Read the Bible
Read the Bible? Who reads the Bible more than pastors? That’s the problem. We read the … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Read the BibleRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Start a Reading Plan
Many of the pastors I know love to read. They have large libraries and collect resources … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Start a Reading PlanRead more
Weekend Leadership Roundup
Here are some leadership posts that you should go check out. How to make Guests Feel … Weekend Leadership RoundupRead more
31 Days to Become a Better a Pastor: Pray For Your Congregation
There are many activities that a pastor can be involved in but prayer is one of … 31 Days to Become a Better a Pastor: Pray For Your CongregationRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Plan Out Your Year
One way to do ministry is to do it Sunday by Sunday. Each week, pick a … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Plan Out Your YearRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Retreat!
I was involved in a youth group at a particular church. The youth group traditionally went … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Retreat!Read more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Get Some Exercise
In my first four months as a paid pastor, I gained about thirty pounds. This was … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Get Some ExerciseRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Mental Health
One of the biggest challenges that I face as a pastor is responding to mental illness. … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Mental HealthRead more