pastoring

One of My Biggest Ministry Mistakes

Years ago I hired a friend as an associate pastor. He was a good man and I expected that our relationship would deepen. Things went well for a while. Then we began to

On Coasting

I worried about some of the students in my preaching class. The ones I worried about the most were the ones who were good. Some students could get up and preach a reasonably

I Mismanaged Last Summer

I had a great summer last year in most respects. It was the best weather we’ve enjoyed in years. I have lots of great memories: concerts, Blue Jays games, walks with Charlene.

Sustainable Sacrifice

Zeal Without Burnout by Christopher Ash is a book worth reading for anyone in ministry. As someone who’s come close to burnout at least once, I can attest to the value of

Unbelief System

Every church I know has a belief system. It’s a statement of faith or theological system with affirmations and denials of what they believe. It’s usually found somewhere on the website