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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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