Advice from an Older Preacher
A few years ago, I was asked to write an article about some advice I received from an older preacher....
I Want the Church to Grow, But . . .
In October 1987, Ross Jordan had just moved to Dalton, Georgia, to work with the Central church. On the first...
Leading by Example — do what you want those in your group to do
When shepherds shepherd shepherds, shepherds will better shepherd the sheep. When shepherds don’t shepherd shepherds, shepherds probably won’t shepherd the...
Talking to My Church Leaders About Money
Brian Oldfield is credited with the statement, “No man is entirely worthless, he can always serve as a bad example.”...
New Preacher As Soon As the Old Preacher Leaves
A few years ago, I received a call from an elder in my area. He said, “Our preacher is resigning....
Jerrie and Gail’s Budget — Family Contract, a 60-Year Process
A written agreement is not to make dishonest people honest, but to help honest people remember their agreement. I’ll share...
What Is the Biggest Problem in the Church Today?
Several years ago, I interviewed for a divided church. Many questions centered around the unspoken question, “If you become our...
Feeling Rights and a Feeling Song
Are there good feelings and bad feelings? Is it a sin to have bad feelings? I describe feelings as painful...
Finding a New Preacher as Soon as the Last Preacher Leaves
I received a call from an elder who wanted me to lead a Search Workshop for them. Their preacher, who...
Happy Half-Birthday to Gleaning Mustard Seeds Podcast
The first episode of this podcast was published July 1, 2024. There have been more than 4,000 downloads since then....