We've observed a lot over the years
Ministries all face challenges at times. This can be very discouraging for a leader in the midst of difficulty. We've been in conversations with leaders in these moments for many years. These interactions have given us a vantage point to see things differently. Often from a more hopeful place as we think about how others can learn from the insights we've gleaned.
Our blog shares content from this perspective.
While this blog applies to all types of ministries, it probably impacts churches the most. From time to time, I visit a variety of churches.…
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This is a story about two churches. Both churches have been around for a long time. They have very similar programs, teaching styles, histories, doctrinal…
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I had someone challenge me years ago by telling me that what I was doing wasn’t sustainable. He said, “If you’re always giving a hundred…
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My daughter, Jada, has a giant pair of clippers in her hands. She looks tiny in comparison to the monstrous gardening tool. I can easily…
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“Girl.” The robotic voice enunciates the word clearly through Khaira’s headphones. She stares at it on her computer screen. Well, the class’s computer screen. She…
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Terry freezes, locking his eyes on a hawk yards away that sits on a tree branch. He grips the camera hanging from his neck and…
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Every generation tends to have a favorite music genre. Even as time passes, they stay forever connected to that one particular era—for my parents it…
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Recently I had a conversation with a pastor who shared some of his frustrations in ministry—about his staff, board, and direction. He felt like few…
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There’s been a post going around social media lately with a picture of an airplane that has specific areas on it with red dots. The…
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Have you ever poured yourself into a project and felt like someone on the other side just didn’t respond well? This is a conversation I…
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