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Lee Eclov
Lee Eclov is pastor of Village Church of Lincolnshire in Lake Forest, Illinois and author of Pastoral Graces: Reflections on the Care of Souls (Moody Publishers). Eclov is an adjunct professor at Trinity Evan. Divinity School and hosts Pastors’ Gatherings: How We Shepherd. For more information on these Gatherings and other articles see www.leeeclov.com.
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Losing the Weight of New Year’s Resolutions
This year, I’m letting God write my resolutions.
Your First 100 Days at a New Church
When you start with a new congregation, prioritize these four things.
Church Leadership for Panicked Souls
Sometimes, our church can feel like a battlefield.
My Top 10 Resources on Pastoral Care
A seasoned shepherd selects those most helpful for ‘the cure of souls.’
Your Most Undervalued Role
The slow, small, but immeasurably sacred work of pastoral care.
In It for the Long Haul
Forget metrics. The pastor’s job is to find success when it’s invisible.
The Neglected Power of Blessing
One of the most meaningful things a pastor can do is short, sweet, and biblical.
A Tale of Two Weekends
What can preachers learn from professional storytellers?
Three Rooms With a View
The right kind of creativity brings clarity to ministry confusion.
When a Colleague Falls
What’s your role as a friend and colaborer?