MOVING BOXES, MINISTRY FAMILIES TRANSITION…Transition is all too familiar to me. We are landing at our 9th church in over 25 years of marriage and ministry. When packing and unpacking the physical boxes, you also pack and unpack your heart, emotions, and mind. Over the years, we have done the transitions before we had kids. The […]
More than father or mother, the life of ministry is being called beyond comfort. Moving often physically away from the familiarity of family & friends to follow in full faith and faithfulness. “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more […]
In a world scrolling for meaning, spiritual hunger is more real than ever, Are we ready to feed the spiritually hungry of this generation in a Digital World?
Youth ministry is beautiful, messy, unpredictable work. It’s not a straight path or a neatly packaged program—it’s a calling that will stretch your heart, test your patience, and deepen your faith. If you’re new to this journey or just need a reminder, here are a few hard-won truths every youth leader eventually learns…
The Cost of Premature Leadership: Why Empowering Without Equipping Hurts Young Leaders.In today’s emerging ministry culture, “empowerment” has become a buzzword. We love the idea of handing the mic to the next generation, inviting them onto the platform, and giving them a seat at the leadership table. And rightly so—young people are capable, creative, and called. I have written about this quite a bit.
Called to Shepherd, Not PerformPastors are called to care for souls, not chase algorithms. Influence is a byproduct of faithfulness, not the goal. Depth Over HypeInfluence often values virality and visibility. Pastoring values depth, longevity, and transformation. Faithfulness Isn’t Always FlashyJesus washed feet, not timelines. Kingdom work often happens in obscurity, not on stages or […]
Here’s what I’m learning: when someone feels like a co-creator in ministry, not just a helper, they show up differently. They carry ownership. They dream bigger. They risk more. They care deeper.
ESL and Immigrant Inclusive Ministry, Ten Thoughts and Hints for Ministry and Students.
Youth ministry is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and crucial roles in the Church today. You’re shaping the next generation of leaders, believers, and world-changers. But here’s a hard truth: many youth pastors don’t make it past the 18-24-month mark.
In every church, there’s a platform. But what that platform represents—and how it’s used—can reveal a lot about the heart of the church. Is it an altar or a stage?
