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...
Oct 21, 2021 | Authenticity, character, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Spirituality
Jaime Hlavin joins the blog again today, writing on the subject of how to behave while our world is falling off the moral cliff. This post is timely, practical, and challenging, all at the same time. Enjoy ~ John. It doesn’t take much to realize that we live in a...
Jun 1, 2021 | Abuse, Calling, character, Emotional Health, Leadership, Pastor, Uncategorized, Wounds
Wounds and unfinished business from the past impact us as leaders in the present. In today’s podcast, John and special guest Josh Spurlock unpack how this dynamic plays out in the life of a leader. They outline practical approaches to identify and address these...
Mar 18, 2021 | Calling, Career, character, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Success, Uncategorized
Success . . . is it a good thing? Or not-so good? There is a significant debate about this within the church. Most leaders have an innate drive to be successful. To achieve. The challenge is figuring out what success is. In many ways, how we define success defines us...
Jul 9, 2020 | character, Family, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Relationships, Uncategorized
This past weekend Laura and I celebrated Independence Day with a small group of friends. Over a sumptuous feast of smoked ribs, pulled pork, beans, and slaw, we started talking about—of all things—our lawns. Is that a sign of aging? Anyhow, it got me to thinking about...
Sep 26, 2019 | Authenticity, character, Growth, Pastor, Transparency, Uncategorized
Transparency. Authenticity. Two buzzwords often used, but often misunderstood. Today, an insightful post from Jaime Hlavin that brings better understanding of these words, and hopefully healthier behaviors along with it ~ John. The van bounced along the bumpy, rural...
