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...
Dec 14, 2021 | Calling, Leadership, Longevity, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Quitting, Uncategorized
Pastors are on the move. In its most recent study, Barna discovered that 38% of pastors have thought about quitting full-time ministry this year. One of the more alarming findings is that 46 percent of pastors under the age of 45 say they are considering quitting...
Dec 9, 2021 | Christmas, Fear, Leadership
Jaime Hlavin joins the blog once again today with an insightful post about Christmas, taking risks, and our personal obedience to Jesus. Enjoy! At the time of Christ’s birth, the book of Matthew gives the account of a star rising to announce the birth of Christ—the...
Dec 7, 2021 | Disappointment, discouragement, Doubt, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
“God, why am I going through this incredibly difficult time while those who don’t love you are living the good life?” Has some version of that thought ever crossed your mind, or some version of those words ever crossed your lips? The truth is, God is good . . . but...
