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The Worst Ministry Advice I Ever Received
And how ignoring it helped me become a better pastor.
The Problem with Quick Fixes
When I resisted trying to solve problems, something beautiful happened.
When Pastors Doubt
A church’s discomfort with their leader’s doubt won’t change by this Sunday, but denying doubt isn’t the pastor’s only option.
Lonely in the Second Chair?
How to thrive in a less visible role.
It's Lonely at the Top
So listen to the voices. The right voices.
Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church
Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.
4 Steps to a Friendlier Church (The G.I.F.T. Plan)
Genuine friendships are becoming more rare – and thus, of greater perceived value – than any other aspect of modern church life.
6 Dos and Don’ts for Welcoming Church Guests
Visitor connection should be organic, not contrived.
The Loneliness of the Pastor-Theologian
How to find encouragement in this unique vision and calling.
In an Epidemic of Isolation, ‘Relational Ministry’ Isn't Enough
Can the church offer our loneliest students something more than a place to make friends?
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