We first wrote and posted this two years ago, but decided to repost it because it continues to be a growing issue in many congregations, leading to a lot of unnecessary hurt. In working with churches around the world for more than two decades, I have had the opportunity to Read more…
Episode 4: Eric Hulstrand. Topic: Church Alligators. Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing for Amazement team, Marcus & Read more…
Episode 3: Jonathan Haseley. Topic: Church Revitalization. Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing for Amazement team, Marcus & Read more…
If you were asked what the key ingredient of a good life, what would you say? By good life, I mean a thriving life of flourishing. You may be surprised to hear what was discovered in the Harvard Study of Adult Development that began in 1938 and continues today. Rather Read more…
Episode 2 is on self-knowledge and the enneagram featuring Nathan Whittaker. Audio Video
Episode 1! Preparing for Amazement Ministries has been hard at work behind the scenes to bring another option to those striving towards leader health. Tomorrow we launch our podcast, Voices in the Wilderness: Conversations about Church and Leader Health. Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts Read more…
Did you ever hear the phrase “sharing is caring”? We often think of sharing items or sharing information, sharing resources or sharing our talents. How often do we think of sharing the burden? This may be tough to hear, but sharing your burden may truly be caring. While this concept Read more…
We are excited to share that we will be launching a new podcast on April 17! Voices in the Wilderness: Conversations about Church and Leader Health Our podcast will be available in video and audio formats on a variety of channels. This free podcast will feature a variety guests, topics Read more…
It is 10 days before Easter as I write this. On my left is a list of the things I need to do throughout this week and next. Included among them are four worship services to finalize, seven sermons to write, and one funeral to plan. I serve a small Read more…
The harvest is ripe, but the workers are few. The harvest is great, but the workers are few. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. For many, we are still in the dead of Winter. Some may be flipping through seed catalogs or building an Excel spreadsheet of Read more…
