Uganda Ministry Trip In January, members of our team journeyed to Uganda to offer training to a group of pastors. It was our first opportunity to do work in Uganda, and it was a very fruitful time. Here are some...
Read moreWelcome to the page for Habits of Healthy Churches: 7 Practices to Transform Your Church Culture – the book! Here you learn more about the book and how to get your copy. The official book launch is Wednesday October 26,...
Read moreInternational Pastor, Youth Pastor and Church Leader Training: This program will both provide a curriculum for training leaders and deliver training to leaders in countries where poverty prevents them from receiving a formal education or quality training. As the first...
Read moreA couple friends and I just finished recording a podcast series on ethics. After dialoging through 14 episodes we asked, who are we becoming? So many of us are on autopilot unaware of the conditioning we are undergoing, shaping who Read more…
We are facing a full-blown pastor crisis. Currently, there is a massive shortage of clergy/pastors and other church staff. The signs are everywhere. Because of the work I do, it is much easier to see the negative than the positive. Read more…
Several years ago, I was in an unhealthy place. Not only did the congregation I served make everyday life difficult. I was also plagued by a paralyzing self-doubt. For the longest time, I thought “if only.” For example, “if only Read more…
Has the church in the United States entered into a Post Christian Era much like Europe? Without a doubt, yes. This question, however, while important, points us to a greater question. Is the emergence of a Post Christian Era in Read more…
It’s the second week of Easter season. A week ago, we remembered our Lord’s crucifixion, descent into death’s realm, and triumph over death in the resurrection. By entering into death, He healed us—just as He healed and cleansed by touching Read more…
Recently, I sent out an email to a ministry leader with our ministry’s self-inventory tool attached. I had encouraged him to read through it and reflect on his current health. He wrote back a message that basically said, “Um. That’s long. Where do I Read more…
As Christians, we often hear about the importance of finding joy in Jesus. But what does that really mean, and how can we experience it in our everyday lives? First, it’s important to understand that joy is not the same Read more…
Palm Sunday & Good Friday: A Reflection on Pastoral Ministry At face value, Palm Sunday and Good Friday have little in common. Sure, they are both part of Holy Week and the culmination of the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Read more…
