Don’t Waste Your Time With Originality

Credit: Free photos from acobox.com I’ve found myself in front of my computer screen trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s kind of like a writer’s block...

What’s Your Ministry Identity?

Just announced to our middle school parents that we have created a Facebook page for the ministry. The purpose of the page is to connect parents to...

Two Tips To Free Your Ideas

Credit: Free images from acobox.com Last week I was writing a message for our high school program and it was pure torture. Every word typed was...

Add This To Your To-Do List

I was out of town this past weekend, which meant I was out of the office.  Even if I’m just a day away I know as soon as I walk…

How To Compare Your Ministry To Others

Credit: Free photos from acobox.com This past weekend I was in the midwest for a wedding. It was a great time filled with good food, dancing and new...

How To Take A Breather

Credit: Free images from acobox.com I’m away this weekend and it’s nice to step out of the norm. Sometimes we need a breather, a moment or short...

The Recipe To Writing In Ministry

Most set of instructions will tell you to read them through before you begin. This is especially the case in cooking, where not having all the right...

How To Be Competitive In Ministry

Credit: Free photos from acobox.com Two years ago I ran in the Baltimore Marathon and towards the last few miles I suffered major cramps in my...

What Causes A Lack Of Focus

I probably did one of the dumbest things in my life this past Friday. I decided to pickle peppers (habaneros) without any gloves. I’ve handled hot...

What’s Your Sweet Spot In Ministry?

As I approached the finish line I was amazed by my time. This past Saturday I ran in the Baltimore Running Festival’s Half Marathon in which I posted...

Are You A People Pleaser Ministry?

In the 1941 classic Citizen Kane we follow the death of the wealthy and powerful publisher Charles Foster Kane. Throughout the movie we learn that...

How To Get It Done Without Any Time Left

In college I was a part of an improv comedy troupe called, “Don’t Tell Anna”. We weren’t an official campus club, but we would perform every couple...