When you feel like you're dying inside, get near to Jesus. Sorry if that sounds like some toothless religious platitude. It’s not. It’s got jaws like a gator that won’t let go. The reason is that the antidote to Death is Life. The remedy for Decay is Resurrection. The solution isn’t to stir up more gusto for…
In talking about the pros and cons of “celebrity pastor” culture, my friend Carey Nieuwhof quipped that one thing you’ll never hear is unchurched people sitting around evaluating preachers. “Comparing preachers is something churched people do, not unchurched people.” He’s right, of course. And he also noted why it’s a silly thing to be concerned…
We experimented with several events to simplify Christmas. Over the years, we’ve landed on a few that work for us.
I’m fascinated as I watch folks using technology across the social spectrum. I see folks at the airport fumbling with getting their boarding pass on their phone, I see folks at the checkout line trying to use Apple Pay, I see folks at the gas station trying to get the pump to accept their payment…
Most organizations have a go-to face for the brand. It’s usually its pastor, founder, or CEO. They are usually the ones speaking, taking interviews, and providing vision for the organization. They are good leaders. They usually have the “goods” for inspiring others and making core decisions that impact the future of their respective brands. They…
For some time, I’ve been asking questions about the local church, its impact in a city, and my place in God’s coming kingdom. Deep down, I wondered, could I be a church planter? I didn’t see myself as qualified. I didn’t even know where to begin in church planting discernment. I did, however, always feel the…
Waiting upon God with an attitude of humility is one of the prerequisites for church planting leadership.
I wonder how much pain among Christian believers (and church planters!) would never have happened if all of us listened to and follow James’ simple command: “My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness” (James…
After years mentoring younger leaders, I’m convinced there is something all leaders with more experience need to understand as we welcome young leaders to our teams: Young leaders share some common fears. And they aren’t talked about much – or even admitted. The pressure to perform often keeps us from admitting fear, but these fears…
Many churches, ministries, and non-profits are starting to wrestle with the need for any kind of cyber liability insurance. This is a good thing to wrestle with and often generates more questions than answers. To be clear, I’m a tech guy, not a lawyer or an insurance representative but I am often asked about the…
