Does the Front Door of Your Church Need Repainting?
I searched several websites for “curb appeal.” Near the top of each list was “paint the front door.” Real estate...
Interim Ministry Workshop, Tuesday-Thursday March 14–16 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama
What do you plan to do for the rest of your life? How will you use the wisdom you gained...
How many churches do you help noticeably?
I read in an article of the Interim Ministry Network that intentional interim ministers were able to help about 50%...
Helpful Hints for Elders, Preachers, and Others
Between Preachers is being re-released this week with a hardcover edition added. In addition to discussing an intentional interim between...
Why Have an Interim Preacher?
Here’s what I‘ve observed in sixty-one years of ministry, having followed a long-tenured preacher, and worked with congregations in intentional...
Forgiving People Who Don’t Want It
Many people read the words of Jesus and conclude a Christian is obligated to forgive everyone, every time, for everything...
What Do You Not Like? How Will You Put Up with It?
My observations: As a preacher, you aren’t ready to commit to working with a new congregation until you know not...
Suggestion: If You’re a New Elder, Don’t Read that Letter Alone! — If You’re a New (or Old) Preacher, Don’t Read that Letter Alone!
I heard the story many times. Each retelling brought back the pain of the day. A brother had recently been...
A Dose of Humility from a Friend
As a young preacher, I knew when I preached a good sermon: adequate preparation, good timing for needs in the...
Beginning Well as the New Preacher
A friend asked recently for suggestions for a preacher beginning his work with a new church. Here are some of...