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It’s Time to Put David in the Game – The Case for Millennial Leadership Part III

Before reading today's blog, the reader is encouraged to read the Introduction to the series as well as Part II. 2. The people of God are hiding from reality – I Samuel 17.11, 24 Goliath. Philistine armies. Open challenge of the armies of God. Saul. Israel’s armies. Hiding from reality while maintaining the illusion that they are soldiers and they are actually fighting. In the face of the of surveys mentioned yesterday, the we in the church...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | January 7, 2016 | Blog, Call, Church, Culture, Discipleship, Leadership, Millennials, Mission, Missionary, Pastor |

Put David in the Game – The Case for Millennial Leadership Part II

Note: This is part 2 in a series based on the account of David and Goliath. To understand this post, the reader will want to read part 1 before reading what follows below. It’s time for young ministers - our Davids - to step into leadership, supported and encouraged by more experienced ministers. It’s time for lead pastors to fully engage their staff pastors, to bring them into leadership discussions, decision-making, and actions. It’s time for denominations...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | January 5, 2016 | Blog, Call, Church, Leadership, Millennials, Mission, Missionary, Pastor |

Put David In the Game – The Case for Millennial Leadership Part I

As a boy, I played Little League baseball (and dreamed of playing in the Majors). One year, our team had a player whose dad was also our manager. David was a first year player, so he didn’t play a lot and he let the world know he wasn’t happy about it. He would pout, stomp and storm about, embarrassing us, if not himself. But no amount of whining or cajoling could convince his father to...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | January 4, 2016 | Blog, Call, Church, Leadership, Millennials, Mission, Missionary, Pastor, Relationships |

December 15, 2015: Your Pastor’s Christmas Wish List

Every minister breathes silent prayers at Christmas. He lifts “wishes” to heaven. In quiet moments of reflection he reaches into his heart and draws out the dreams he would dream if only he knew they could come true. Here is such a list of dreams. Prayers. Christmas wishes. Each and every one of them is being wished for by ministers this Christmas. This is true because this list has been compiled with the help of...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | December 19, 2015 | Church, Leadership, Pastor |

My Christmas Wish List for Pastors

I am a pastoral coach: I have the joy of pastoring pastors every day. Millennial pastors primarily. Pastors across America and in foreign nations. Pastors of all kinds: lead pastors, church planters, staff pastors, special needs pastors, missionary pastors, and even a couple of pastors-of-pastors. I love what I am called to do with my life because I love pastors and, I love – and greatly respect – each and every one of the pastors...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | December 16, 2015 | Blog, Church, Discipleship, Pastor, Uncategorized |

How to Kill Something You Love . . .

I Corinthians 13 is often called “The Love Chapter.” That may be, but it is also the “How to Kill Something You Love Chapter,” and as such, is filled with great helps on how to do just that. And, as always, the Bible is not only spiritual and devotional and touchy-feely feel good, but it actually works. So read I Corinthians 13 first and then take out the long knives as you consider . ....

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | December 3, 2015 | Character, Relationships, Wisdom |

The Force of a Barnabas (Use the Force, Luke!)

Here is a simple but very special post from a dear friend of many years. When I saw it, tears came into my eyes and I immediately knew why. I’m posting this special story for three reasons, lessons if you will, which I will share after my friend’s post: This is where I first began playing piano in church back in 6th grade. I was 11 or 12. It doesn’t look like...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | November 1, 2015 | Call, Character, Coaching, Discipleship, Leadership, Millennials, Missionary, Pastor |

Timeless Truths for Young Ministers Part III

In this third installment in the series, we continue to focus on essential truths for the young minister. These are minister - and ministry - sustaining lessons I’ve learned over three plus decades. Ignore them at your peril. Act on them to not only survive, but thrive in ministry. 15. Be a Pastor. Not a Professional, But a Pastor. Recently, a young couple told me that they are having a hard time finding a church....

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | October 19, 2015 | Blog, Call, Character, Devotion, Discipleship, Leadership, Mission, Missionary, Pastor, Preaching, Teaching, Theology, Wisdom, Worship |

Timeless Truths for Ministers Pt II

In this post, we continue with the second in a three-part series on essential truths for the young minister. These are minister and ministry sustaining lessons I've learned over three plus decades. Ignore them at your peril. Act on them and to not only survive, but thrive in ministry. Be sure to also read Part One of Timeless Truths for Young Ministers. (Click here) 8. Build a small circle of peer-mentors After Jesus ascended...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | October 1, 2015 | Blog, Call, Coaching, Leadership, Missionary, Pastor |

Timeless Truths For Young Ministers Pt I

When I entered full-time ministry I wasn’t naïve. But I was idealistic. In our twenties, most ministers are. I believed in the goodness and sovereignty of God, the truth and promises of His Word, the salvation and power of the Gospel, the beauty of the church, the privilege of serving in ministry. I believed in these things. I believed in them then and I believe in them today, even more than I believed in them...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | September 15, 2015 | Blog, Call, Character, Coaching, Leadership, Millennials, Mission, Missionary, Pastor |

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