The call to ministry is the call to prepare — and preparation is an ongoing process. You will never learn all there is to be learned about any subject; you’ll never reach the pinnacle point in any area. And who would want to? It’s the continual reaching that grows you, equipping you to live and minister at an ever-increasing level. … Read More
The Lord Takes Care of Godly Leaders
“It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.” —Psalm 37:16–17 (NLT)
Wesley On Doing Good
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” – John Wesley (June 28 or June 17, 1703 – March 2, 1791) devout Anglican who remained in … Read More
Free E-book: Is a Post-Coronavirus Revival Possible?
We’re living and pastoring through a tragic time. But I also believe that this could become one of the finest hours for the church. In fact, if God moves, and the church responds appropriately, we could see the largest revival of our lifetime! In case you missed it, I have put together the very first version of a new whitepaper on: – WHY we … Read More
The Best Way to Build My 8 Systems
Heard of my 8 Systems of a Healthy Church? You need to exercise wisdom when you are putting these in place. Otherwise, you will create unnecessary conflict with your congregation. There is no reason to cause yourself, or your church, more stress. Here are some tips on building good systems, learned from the experiences of our churches and churches from … Read More
Virtual Pastor Leadership Event Just 2 Weeks Away (Registration Closing Soon)
Final spots are filling up now for our next big pastor leadership event: the 2022 Renegade Pastors Conference. You can still save with Advance Registration rates, but only while spots are still available. Registration will close soon for this 3-day online event — Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17 — focused on equipping YOU to abandon average! Plus no … Read More
Reformation Week: 5 Major Achievements of Martin Luther
In commemoration of tomorrow’s 503rd anniversary of the Reformation, I’d like to share some of Martin Luther’s major achievements: Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany in October, 1517. These were the differences Luther found between the Roman Catholic Church and the Bible. His refusal to recant these views led to him being … Read More
Managing Stress Monday: Loneliness is a Ministry Killer
There is little doubt that loneliness is one of the biggest problems facing pastors today. Every survey reports that most pastors experience this emotion, often on a regular basis. This may sound strange to many people. After all, aren’t we pastors surrounded by people for large portions of our ministry? We lead groups, we preach, we meet with staff and … Read More
Leaders Will Be Victorious
“All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.” —Revelation 21:7 (NLT)
McIntosh on the Concerns of the Unchurched
“Most unchurched people aren’t walking down the streets of your community thinking about the eternal destiny of their soul. But they are thinking about something, usually something of immediate concern or interest: their jobs, relationships, health, kids, finances, hobbies.” – Dr. Gary L. McIntosh, internationally known professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership combining a thorough knowledge of how churches grow … Read More