Being a pastor’s kid is definitely different from other kids’ experiences. Other kid’s parents go to work at corporate-type jobs where they may or may…
American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors
If you’ve heard me speak or if you’ve read any of my books, what I’m about to write shouldn’t be new to you; if you’re…
We have a family area set up in the lobby at the back
Pastors often struggle to find living, humble, needy, celebratory, worshipful, meditative communion with Christ. It’s as if Jesus has left the building. There’s all kinds…
Developing Church Budget
Even if you’re not a “spreadsheet” kind of guy, developing a budget for your first year of church planting is strangely exciting. It requires a…
Friendship and the pastor’s wife: Helping others to have a healthy perspective
Pastor’s wives, we are often a type of security blanket for other women in church or group settings, especially if we’re open and friendly. I…
Friendship and the pastor’s wife: Helping others to have a healthy perspective
Pastor’s wives, we are often a type of security blanket for other women in church or group settings, especially if we’re open and friendly. I…
Things church planters should look for in a worship leader
A worship leader who has his identity grounded in what Christ has done will strive for excellence in worship with confidence because he knows that…
Faithful church planters
No church planter wants to fail and no church planter starts off expecting to fail. However, for many planters failure is something that they often…