Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
A lot of pastors talk about vision casting. Some people pushback on that as a business concept that has infiltrated the church. But what happens if pastors and other leaders choose not to cast a vision? Is that even possible? Sometimes we speak as if a church or other organization can be in a neutral … Read More “Can a Church Lack a Vision?” »
Pastors and other church leaders often seeking the silver bullet for successful ministry. We attend the conferences, read the books, and listen to the podcasts, hoping to find that thing that will energize our ministry. As a pastor I understand this very well. We feel the pressure to increase attendance, have a healthy budget, improve … Read More “The Crisis of Character” »
I am hearing from a number of pastors who are very eager to reopen their churches. Some are already allowed and some whose governments are not allowing it are petitioning to be able to reopen as soon as possible. But I am not in a hurry to reopen my church. It is not that I … Read More “Why I Am Not in a Hurry to Reopen My Church” »
Many pastors read books on leadership, theology and other related subjects. But what about military history? This is an area that I read a lot about, both out of personal interest and professional development. I find that military history is applicable to church ministry and not in a bad way. Hopefully you are not experiencing … Read More “Why As a Pastor I Read Military History” »
Pastors want to have the answers. But even more important is to have the right questions. These are not the only questions to ask, but they are a good place to start. What are you doing to raise up other leaders in the congregation? What is more important, your own success or growth of the … Read More “5 Questions Pastors Need to Ask” »
