Recently in meeting where a group of us were discussing a discipleship model for academic theological education, I made a statement that I make often about my own formation as a follower of Jesus. I said, “The person I am today comes as a result of three things: Jesus, the Read more…
In our work with churches and pastors, we have found the Stockdale Paradox to be an essential underpinning for leader health as well as church health and revitalization. Jim Collins term this concept the “Stockdale Paradox” named after Admiral James Stockdale, one of the most decorated United States Navy officers, 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. That said, I generally tend to be a hopeful, optimistic 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 the United States good or bad news? But first, a Read more…
Every church has to make their own decision in their context of when to re-open. It is not an easy decision to make, weighing state and federal laws and guidelines, considering our church population, weighing finances and more. For years, pastors have been leading and serving their people. They do Read more…
While I am not serving full time in a church setting, I have been filling in from time to time in various churches. On Sunday May 10, I led worship and preached at a church for the first time since the Covid-19 restrictions went into place. It was the first Read more…
One of the most important things I have ever learned about life, leadership and mental health came from my two Border Collies, Oreo & Reeses. I had taken them both to a trick training class. Border Collies are notoriously smart, energetic and empathetic. Our two are no exception. I was Read more…
We are offering a variety of free online forums and learning opportunities for pastors, staff and church leaders in the midst of Covid-19. Each forum will consist of a short presentation on the topic, lengthy time for discussion, brainstorming,Q & A and some optional time for prayer. These events are Read more…
Watch this short video to get an update on what is happening in our ministry in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and stay tuned for more information!
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