May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Laura and I returned earlier this week from a ten-day vacation in the Smoky Mountains. To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we revisited the place where we honeymooned. The mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and wildlife were beautiful, inspiring, and refreshing....
May 20, 2021 | Abuse, Anger, Bitterness, Depression, Disappointment, Hatred, Jealousy, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto noted 80% of Italy’s land was owned by 20% of the people. He became somewhat obsessed with this ratio, seeing it in everything. The 80:20 ratio of cause-to-effect became known as the Pareto Principle. The Pareto...
Apr 29, 2021 | Anxiety, Calling, Disappointment, discouragement, Fatigue, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Stress, Uncategorized
Today, a brilliant and encouraging post from our teammate Jaime Hlavin, written to encourage pandemic-weary pastors and ministry leaders. Enjoy ~ John One beautiful sunny day in March, I received a text from a friend who hadn’t yet been back to church in person. She...
Apr 27, 2021 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the pod, for part two of a two-part conversation on the subject of, Why Discipleship? FYI the show notes below serve as the outline for both parts one and two of our conversation with Brian. Why did so many Christians not speak up in...
Apr 20, 2021 | Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the pod, for part one of a two-part conversation on the subject of, Why Discipleship? FYI the show notes below will serve as the outline for both parts one and two of our conversation with Brian Why did so many Christians not speak up...
Apr 15, 2021 | Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team Building, Uncategorized, Volunteers
In today’s post, our teammate Jim Wiegand lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Jim’s post is loaded with practical, easy to follow tips that will...
