Jun 1, 2017 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Missionary, Pastor, Uncategorized
This past Sunday was my last as campus pastor at our church’s Washington Township location. In last week’s blog I identified six surprising things I’ve learned as a campus pastor: Pastoral ministry possesses an invisible pull to the micro (tactical) at the expense of...
May 25, 2017 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
This coming Sunday is my last as campus pastor at our church’s Washington Township location. I’ve served in that role part time since July 2016, and the campus has grown to the point where it needs full-time attention. Since our primary calling is Converge Coaching,...
May 18, 2017 | Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
Our son Nathan is getting married this weekend! As the big day approaches, my mind is overflowing with memories. Great memories. Memories of raising a boy who had a happy temperament from day one. His dimpled cheeks, Lake-Michigan-blue eyes, and infectious personality...
May 4, 2017 | Abuse, Anger, Difficult people, Fear, Relationships, Uncategorized
Ever been abused by a jerk? This past weekend I watched a large chunk of the NFL draft. I was amazed by how many draft prospects’ value plummeted due to off-the-field issues—many of those issues involved the physical abuse of women. Is it just me, or does it seem like...
Apr 27, 2017 | Career, Interviewing, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Uncategorized, Work
Building a great organization requires a great team. Building a great team starts with a robust hiring process. And a robust hiring process begins with conducting great interviews. College didn’t teach me about interviewing, Fifteen years of pastoral ministry didn’t...
Apr 13, 2017 | Calling, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
One of the biggest mistakes I made as a young pastor was spending too much time trying to get uncommitted people to be committed. I would do breakfasts, lunches, and coffees trying to convince the unfaithful fringe to become faithful. And in doing so, I largely...
