Secrets to Successful Panel Discussions: A Guest Speaker’s Toolkit
At times, you may be asked to speak on a panel at a conference and wish you had some guidance. Having participated in, and led, numerous panel discussions over the years, I've learned some tips that any guest speaker can follow to improve their confidence and be sure...
10 Lies Ministry Leaders Believe
As a leader, friend, and mentor, I've seen firsthand the incredible impact that church leaders can have on the lives of their congregation. But I've also seen that even the strongest leaders can struggle with feelings of doubt, inadequacy, and fear. As someone who...
Integrating AI in Ministry Without Losing Your Soul
You've probably heard a variation of the saying, "the shortcut is actually the longest path." It's a cautionary tale that reminds us quick fixes are (often) too good to be true. This is especially true in ministry, I would suppose. But in some ways, AI could be an...
The Restaurant Experience That Changed My View on Church Hospitality
Recently I was hungry after getting my haircut, and stepped into a new restaurant in town. The inside was pretty boldly decorated, with bright orange, yellow, white and black. It was eye-catching, to say the least, so my expectations were pretty positive. I was waited...
Dear Struggling Pastor: An Open Letter to Leaders in a Storm
Dear Pastor friend, Storms will savagely barrage against your ship sometimes. Famines will ravage through the fields of your ministry sometimes. God will feel distant sometimes. The deafening silence when you need a Word is as loud in the raging storm as it is in the...
Mastering the Berluti Knot – The Only Dress Shoe Knot A Minister Needs to Know
In the life of a minister, details matter. Whether it's crafting a sermon or navigating the intricacies of pastoral care, every element plays a part in the broader mission. However, there's one small, often overlooked detail that can become a significant distraction:...
How To Do More Ministry With Less Effort
I know, I know. Ministry is hard work, and there are no shortcuts, right? Hear me out, though. I'm not going to try and convince you to cheat in your Kingdom Work, but if I can convince you to stop doing things that don't significantly move your needle, I will try....
Legacy Leadership: 10 Tips for Pastoral Succession
In the lifecycle of every thriving church (and even the stagnant or declining ones), a moment comes that is as inevitable as it is challenging – the transition of leadership. For pastors in their 50s and 60s, this reality looms closer, yet is often shrouded in...
Conquering the Fear of Failure in Ministry
Opportunities for ministry leaders regularly present themselves... New initiatives, bold ideas. But often, lurking in the shadows of these opportunities is a paralyzing fear - the fear of starting something and not being able to finish it. "What if I fail?" or "If...
A 2024 Pastor’s Reading List
I hope this is your best year yet. To help with that, I’m providing my 2024 reading list – 24 for ’24. My reading style has changed dramatically over the last couple of years, so my number of books read has dropped in order to more intentionally internalize what I'm...
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