Jan 6, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Every year, I keep track of the most important lessons of that year. My intention is to internalize those lessons and carry them into the next year. Here are the most important things I learned in 2021. I hope one or more of them speak to you. What worked in one...
Jan 3, 2022 | Calling, Leadership, Pastor, Podcast, Retirement, Uncategorized
Today we welcome back Dr. Ralph Neighbour to the podcast as we unpack a subject too many leaders put off until it’s too late . . . getting ready for life outside of the pulpit. We are watching many pastors in the 60s, 70s, or 80s who have no defined off-ramp. Today’s...
Dec 23, 2021 | character, Christmas, Uncategorized
Jesus was born during a dark time of human history. Multiple Jewish religious factions existed: The Pharisees – This faction was zealous for their religious traditions. Their passion for their traditions deteriorated into a form of godliness with no power. Jesus...
Dec 21, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Revitalization, The Church, Uncategorized
The number one challenge in a church revitalization for pastors? The pastors themselves. It’s a rare pastor who admits he needs help and is willing to do the work required to revitalize. Today we welcome Dr. Ralph Neighbour to the podcast. Ralph oversees the...
Dec 16, 2021 | Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Black Friday. Small-Business Saturday. And Cyber Monday All three events have come and gone. I for one am grateful. Don’t misunderstand, I like giving and receiving gifts as much as anybody. But I wonder, in the middle of the annual buying frenzy, how many of us...
