May 2016
We Asked Church Leaders to Answer "How Is Your Church Doing?" Without Using Numbers.How to talk about church health . . . without taking a head count.
The Pastoral Power of Undivided AttentionLee Eclov on why coffee, home visits, and personal prayer will always be at the heart of ministry.
How One Rogersville Church Aided in Carlie Trent's RescuePastor: “The longer things went unsolved, the bigger the burden.”
Should a Church Set Goals?5 reasons, despite the resistance, to set goals rather than merely to make plans.
Our Best on the Pastor’s Role10 tools to clarify who you are and what you do as a pastor.
Ten Commandments of Conflict and CrisisKeeping the inevitable from doing the irreparable.
The Crowning Ministry of My LifeWhat a lifelong minister is still learning about caring.
The Ever-Broadening Role of the PastorOver the centuries, shepherding a flock has gotten a bit more complicated.
ABCs of the Pastoral RoleWhat you never expected to do when you first sensed God’s calling.
When Tragedy Left Six Kids Orphaned, This Church Stepped InWithin 48 hours, the congregation suddenly lost two of its most active members—and the kids lost their parents.
Bonhoeffer’s Answer to Political Turmoil: Preach!The German theologian’s words about fear ring remarkably true today.
Letters with the Mosque Next DoorHow a budding friendship between a pastor and an imam brought a community together.
Church Leadership for Panicked SoulsSometimes, our church can feel like a battlefield.
Drawing Your SermonHow sketching diagrams, images, and “cluster corners” enlivened my sermon prep.
Why Every Pastor Should Try Handwriting LettersDon't underrate plain paper and ink.
