How Do You Put 1st Things 1st and 2nd Things 2nd?
Have I forgotten something? What should I do first? I have more to do than I can do. What can...
Do You Want Your French Fries — Small, Medium, or Large?
The elders of a well-known church wanted to talk with me about working with them. I was in their town...
5 Frequent Problems in Churches
Question by email: If you went to a church that was replacing a problem preacher or a church experiencing problems,...
Questions and Answers about Interim Ministry
A college student interviewed me for a paper in one of his classes. Here is the result: 1. What is...
“We’ll Be Fine When We Get a New Preacher, Elder(s)”
I was sitting with a family during the surgery of a relative. They told me about their new preacher. He...
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...