Happy Easter: Now Keep Moving

Today we celebrate the resurrection of His Son and the fulfillment of God’s plan. I’m not sure what your church does, but our church gets crazy....

These Ministers You Want To Have

It was a little sad, but I definitely feel at peace. Today I had a conversation with two awesome ministry leaders (and very close friends) about...

How To Fight

One of the worst practices one can have is checking voice mail and email first thing in the morning. For all you know there may be a ticking time...

What It Means To Be Limited

It hurts not to be able to do more.  There is a part of me that wants to be able to go the extra mile with these students.  A part…

Meeting the Deadlines

Advice to anyone who has to collect applications, never make two different applications due on the same day…it’s crazy. I don’t know if you are like...

Rebound From A Long Weekend

There are some Monday mornings when I wake up feeling like a freight train has just collided with my body. Body, mind and spirit are all wiped. There...

Is It What You Teach Or How You Teach It?

As Spring gears up we’re getting ready for the Summer, which means preparing for the Fall. That means two things: Evaluating our systems and...

Bigger, Better Ministers and More Of Them

What is the retention rate of ministers in your ministry? Is the turnover high? I know at this time of year, as the one year commitment that we ask...

How Many Hours Do You Work?

I’m enjoying this time right now because as we approach Easter the responsibilities on my plate have subsided…for the moment. In a few weeks things...

How To Make Enemies With Parents

Went to a parent’s meeting that turned into a lynch mob last week. It totally got off on the wrong foot and immediately my compassion kicked in for...

Ministry Audibles: Why You Should Change It Up

“I don’t know what to pray about.” I could feel his pain, if you don’t pray consistently it’s hard to open yourself up to God when put on the spot….