Leadership is difficult under the best of circumstances. Under the worst of circumstances — say, a global pandemic combined with… READ MORE
This podcast begins with a paradox: On the one hand, the Assemblies of God recognizes the credentialed ministry of women… READ MORE
“God calls people to pioneer,” says Jeffery Portmann, “and simultaneously He calls others to become settlers.” Portmann isn’t talking about… READ MORE
“With the massive disruptions we’re facing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis of 2020 and beyond, the problems could… READ MORE
I vividly remember the first small group I led. It was Sunday morning, I was a seminarian in my early… READ MORE
The death of George Floyd has sparked a nationwide conversation about racism. As our fellow citizens talk about how to… READ MORE
After weeks of being closed by state and local public health orders, many churches are beginning to reopen their doors… READ MORE
“While it seems as if the church should be the last place narcissism shows up,” writes Chuck DeGroat, “it does… READ MORE
I recommended the following three books to church leaders in the May-June 2020 issue of Influence magazine. As always, if you… READ MORE
Over the past few weeks, churches have creatively responded to public health orders that closed their doors by going digital,… READ MORE
“All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us.”
~Gandalf
Husband of one, father of three, and master in name only of two dogs. I play by Oxford Comma Rules. The opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of the author, not his employer.