I Don’t Like it this Way!
The time of transition is painful for many people. A favorite preacher has left. The elders have made unwise choices...
Principle 5 of Family Systems: Emotional Triangle
One frustrating situation in leadership is getting caught in the middle of a conflict. People involved in a dispute have...
Principle 4 of Family Systems: Extended Family Field
How much of your leadership is heavily influenced by your family? How could learning more about your family improve your...
Principle 3 of Family Systems: Differentiation
When I am criticized, am I devastated? Do I have difficulty taking a position — stating where I stand —...
Principle 2 of Family Systems: Homeostasis (Balance)
This is the worst thing that every happened. We’ve got to do something to fix it. I’m tired of all...
Principle 1 of Family Systems: The Identified Patient
Often a family will name one of its members as the “black sheep.” A church will pick a person or...
What (Who) Is the Problem?
When I come into a group with conflict, I find people want quick relief. To get that, we have to...
How Long Will it Take?
It was my first day as an interim preacher at this congregation. I taught Bible class, preached Sunday morning and...
Our Journey to Interim Ministry
Often people ask, “Where did you get the idea for interim ministry?”. Gail and I married August 18, 1964. Soon...