I had someone ask me if I leaned more Reformed or Arminian theologically. I said yes…and I wasn’t trying to be clever. I have a feeling that the truth lies outside the scope of my little IQ points. Which caused me to wonder: Do leaders have to know the answers...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
4 Tips For New Pastors
Sep 17, 2021
It has been over 20 years since I first became a pastor. I've had the privilege of equipping many for the pastorate...
Church Health, Church Leadership, Coaching
So What Does A Coach Do? Depends.
Jul 28, 2021
In my years of coaching pastors, I’ve found that the conversation will inevitably drift into one of three tracks that...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
4x4x4 Coaching Process: The Key To Helping Staff Lead At The Next Level
Sep 15, 2020
I’ve never met a Senior Pastor who didn’t have the ability to do an outstanding job leading their staff, but I have...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching, Communication / Preaching
20 Quotes to Encourage Church Planters & Pastors
Aug 31, 2020
I love quotes! I especially like quotes from people who have a track record. They inspire me to press forward even...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
Four Important Reminders for Pastors Dealing with Mental Health Issues
Aug 19, 2020
Mental health issues in general and burnout in particular are real issues for pastors and leaders as we minister in...
Church Revitalization, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
Through The Good, Bad and Ugly
Jul 15, 2020
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I...
Introduction. Explanation. Application. A More Effective Way To Write Sermon
Jun 8, 2020
Introduction. Explanation. Application. – Step-By-Step For lack of a sexier phrase, I call the sermon writing process...
5 Characteristics of Highly Effective Leaders
Feb 10, 2020
A good leader inspires people to do something bigger than themselves. In the case of churches and para-church groups,...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
Quitting isn’t the Answer
Nov 18, 2019
As I write this blog baseball's World Series is happening between two teams that have not been a part of the "Big...
Church Leadership, Coaching, Pastoral Burnout
How to Deal with Disgruntled Church Members Part 2
Sep 30, 2019
The path disgruntled church members take to process and air their grievances is just as common as the accusations...
Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching
Less Is More…
Aug 7, 2019
Like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates share in the Times article link below, I too have found that the key to success is...
How To Lead Yourself Everyday!
Jul 29, 2019
My good friend Bob Bouwer was having lunch with the campus pastor of COMMUNITY a couple weeks ago when he said,...
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