I admit it – I can be a worrier. That’s a problem, given Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6 – “Don’t worry about anything . . . .” I’m learning to overcome it, though, so maybe these suggestions will …

I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me. At the same time, I’m a teacher who teaches in a graduate-level institution that prepares …

Galatians 6:9 “Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” We can often quote this verse, but we don’t always apply it well to ou…

Most of us who write about church facilities give attention to the importance of guest parking. Some churches, though, still don’t understand why it matters – or they don’t give enough attention to…

The following are the top 10 leadership posts I read the week of August 11th:

Prayer is seldom easy. I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many of them approach prayer as a ritual rather than as a relationship.

Prayer is seldom easy. I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many of them approach prayer as a ritual rather than as a relationship.

Today’s young people want older mentors, but not the kind who offer shallow talk, rigid schedules, or sporadic contact. They seek depth in conversation, authentic vulnerability, consistent presence,...

We usually get only one shot to positively capture the attention of guests visiting our church.

I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me. At the same time, I’m a teacher who teaches in a graduate-level institution that prepares …

I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me. At the same time, I’m a teacher who teaches in a graduate-level institution that prepares …

I admit my bias here. I’m a teacher, so this post may seem like I’m writing only to affirm people like me. At the same time, I’m a teacher who teaches in a graduate-level institution that prepares …

I wish I had no reason to write this post, but I know it fits somebody today.

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been encouraging you to consider investing in the next generation through mentoring. I pray you’ve taken my words to heart and have begun to seek the Lord’s guidance...

I spend a lot of time with missionaries. Based on my conversations with them over the last year, here are some ways your church can help them.

I spend a lot of time with missionaries. Based on my conversations with them over the last year, here are some ways your church can help them.

We usually get only one shot to positively capture the attention of guests visiting our church.

We usually get only one shot to positively capture the attention of guests visiting our church.

Charles Spurgeon, in his Lectures to My Students, wrote about the importance of church leaders having one deaf ear in ministry. The one open ear helps you to be wise in ministry, but the deaf ear h…

I wish I had no reason to write this post, but I know it fits somebody today.