For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest and the sound of a trumpet and a voice...

If I could transport myself back in time to the early years of my ministry, the first change I would have made in my thought process...

One of my readers picked “inspire” as their impact word for 2019. What an interesting word. It brought to mind this quote. “Leadership is...

When I was a young bright-eyed seminary student. God introduced me to another young radical seminary student and, we became life-long...

Think about the most tired you’ve ever been at work. It probably wasn’t when you stayed late or came home from a road trip — chances are...

The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, [1] John 17:22.  One of my readers...

During the Thirty Year’s War in Europe (1618-1648) they slew the King of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus while his troops were winning the...

When I work with churches seeking a new pastor I usually ask the question, “What kind of pastor are you looking for?” Depending on what...

Several of my readers picked the word restoration for their word for 2019. The key to restoration, is you can’t have restoration until...

You must abandon your preconceived notions about community. “ To enter into true community, our ideal community must be surrendered.” ...

I have to admit I have been one who has complained unconnected people only want to be entertained or view the church as a product and...

Diverse group of college students in School campus holding their books What is culture? It is the ways of thinking, living, and behaving...

“14 The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”15 The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of...

Churches naturally have a members-only attitude. The systems and ministries we plan and design are meant for the members. I am not saying...

At the heart of missional communities is developing deep and lasting relationships. Those relationships used to occur as families came,...

Road trip in Europe. Car point of view This is another challenging question in the Explore God Series, that over 300 churches are...

36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these...

Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for....

My ministry has only known churches with a Christian Day School. My ministry has also only known churches and schools operating when I...

42 Give to those who ask, and don’t refuse those who wish to borrow from you. Law of love 43 “You have heard that it was said, You must...