Jun 17, 2016 | Calling, Career, Fear, Leadership, Productivity, systems, Work
Our church is undergoing a huge renovation project. Carpet, tile, woodwork, paint, signs, bathrooms, etc. While observing the transformation, it occurred to me: we pastors hire skilled people to lay carpet, hang drywall, plumb, and much more in our church. We engage...
May 27, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Productivity, systems, Uncategorized, Work
I visit a chiropractor occasionally to get my spine readjusted. When the spine is aligned, everything else physically seems better, smoother, and more efficient. The more aligned I am in terms of my body, the healthier I feel. The word healthy gets tossed around a lot...
Apr 29, 2016 | Calling, Productivity, systems, Uncategorized, Work
Over breakfast with a pastor this week, the subject of pastoral/church health emerged. (I know… you’re shocked). My friend wondered out loud about the contribution that systems—or a lack thereof—make to the overall health of a leader. Systems is a cool word for...
