“We’ll Be Fine When We Get a New Preacher, Elder(s)”
I was sitting with a family during a relative’s surgery. They told me about their new preacher. He was great....
Why Don’t People Return After They Visit?
Often I hear conversations about why many churches aren’t growing. Many blame our culture, materialism, or some other outside source....
Trip to Israel
Have you dreamed about visiting the land where Jesus walked? Would you like to see the traditional place where Jesus...
Between Preachers: Two-month Pause
We moved back to Nashville from Sikeston, Missouri, Friday, August 31. We are unpacking and finding new things every day....
Goodbye to Shady Acres
We are bringing our work at Shady Acres to a close. The church gave us a great anniversary and going...
Who’s Carrying Wood to the Fire?
There are things I suspect about a church in conflict. They have a problem with gossip. They’re ignoring Jesus’ instructions...
You Look Weird When You Do That
I continue to reflect on eleven years of interim ministry. I love criticism. I am at peace with the fact:...
Why Are Preachers Expected to Be Pastors?
Why are many preachers expected to do the work of the eldership?,” was a question in a recent email. My...
Why Do Elders Continue Doing Deacons’ Work?
Many elders are still doing the work of deacons and blaming deacons. Many deacons say they aren’t doing their work...
How Do You Solve All Problems in Churches?
Especially in moderately to severely conflicted churches, that’s the expectation. Members want me to fix (or replace) elders. Elders want...