Two Sets of Virtues
It occurred to me that there were two sets of virtues, the résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues. The résumé virtues are the skills you bring to the marketplace. The eulogy virtues are
pastoring
The Benefits of an Annual Study Group
Every year I gather with a small group of pastors for a week. We meet the same week every year. The agenda is simple: on Tuesday morning we catch up, and then we
Thankful
I’m attending an annual retreat this week with a group of pastors. I blogged about this a couple of years ago. I think every pastor should consider starting or joining such a
The Most Difficult Thing in Ministry (2 Timothy 1:15-18, 4:9-18)
How do we deal with relational pain in ministry? Expect it, prepare for it, and bring it to the Lord.
Answering Life’s Two Most Haunting Questions
I’m in the middle of reading Russ Ramsey’s excellent book Behold the King of Glory: A Narrative of the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ as we come to Easter.