Rewarding Growth — Do Little Things a Long Time
Jesus said faith as a mustard seed could move a mountain: Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith...
“How Much Visitation Will You Do?”
I was “trying out.” I had preached and was answering questions after services. A kind, gracious, dignified, older lady asked,...
Book of the Quarter: The Way of the Shepherd
The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People, by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak; Copyright...
How Many Wives Does a Remarried Man Have? Questions when appointing leaders
It’s time to appoint elders or deacons. We read the instructions of Paul to Timothy and Titus in the Bible:...
When Selecting Elders, Do You Practice Legalized Gossip?
“Sign a letter and we’ll never tell who wrote it” I am intrigued by rules (the way we do things...
What Do You Think? How Do You See It?
I haven’t been writing for this blog since December 17 last year. I’m planning to start again. One post a...
Between Preachers: You Can Grow Through Interim Ministry — PUBLISHED!
When I started working with churches between preachers nearly thirteen years ago, several people, said, “You should write a book...
Two Months — Two Books
I have projects I need to complete and places I plan to go during the next few weeks. I plan...
I Love Criticism — but there’s a limit
I’ve not always liked criticism. There was a time when I avoided it. A Monday afternoon counseling session and much...
One Elder and One Decoy …what do you do when you only have one man qualified to be an elder?
A few months ago I heard a new expression: “one elder and one decoy.” A preacher friend was describing a...
