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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 |

You’re Killing Me, Smalls!

“You’re killing me, Smalls!” Everyone knows this wonderful quote from the classic movie, “The Sandlot.” Too often, I say this. But not with a smile. Let me explain. I'm sitting in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport waiting for my next flight. How many times in my life have I sat in these gate areas waiting for “the next flight?” As I stood in the aisle of the plane waiting to disembark from “the previous flight” earlier today,...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | August 15, 2015 | Blog, Character, Coaching, Discipleship |

Why Pastoral Coaching?

The Historic Opportunity In our rapidly changing world, the church faces many challenges external and internal. These challenges affect doctrine, daily living and ministry. But seen through the eyes of faith, these same challenges offer the church unprecedented opportunities for internal renewal and a great external move to present Jesus Christ to our world and to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28.19-20). To make the most of these historic opportunities, the church needs innovative, bold, and...

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

There’s No Place Like Home

Central Bible College was established in 1922 for the training of ministers and missionaries as the training focus of the humble birth-prayer of the Assemblies of God: to be the most effective world evangelization movement in history. CBC was at the forefront of that movement, sending out more pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, district leaders and church workers during its lifetime than any other school in the AG. It was our joy to be a part...

By Journey Pastoral Coaching | June 23, 2015 | CBC, Mission |

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