Leadership
Grow Where You Are Planted
Many years ago, I had several clay flower pots crack and break apart. As an avid gardener, I loved the iconic look of the clay pots on my porch, and I was sad they had met an untimely demise. I Read more…
Leadership
Rejoice
One of the readings for the Sundays in May was from 1 Peter chapters 4 and 5. In 1 Peter 4:12, Peter says that suffering is not strange and that we ought not be shocked by it. However, what I Read more…
Leadership
Pastors Need You
The truth is we are in a Pastor Crisis…. It’s so easy in our society to point the finger of our American Church struggles to the pastors, and maybe there’s a piece of truth in that. But as the CHURCH, Read more…
Leadership
Healthy Culture
A 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…
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The Pastor Crisis
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…
Leadership
The Enneagram – A Tool for Self-Health: Spiritual Health Plan-Volume #7
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…
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Post Christian Era
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…
Leadership
Pastoral Health
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…
