pastoring

Three Avenues to Joy

When I look back at what I’ve experienced in church planting these past two or so years, three joys stand out: 1. The joy of risk — There’s something joyful about sticking

Pastors and Social Media

Daniel Yang is a church planter in Toronto. I’m excited about his work at Trinity Life Church, and have been impressed by his use of social media. I’m grateful that Daniel

One of the Best Books You Haven’t Read

On Boxing Day in 2007, I ordered a book for $9.35 (!) called The Heart of a Servant Leader: Letters from Jack Miller. I remember devouring it in the early days of 2008.

Thanks for the Feedback

Pastors receive lots of criticism. It’s one reason why pastors need to learn how to deal with weekly barrage of complaints and comments, not only for their sakes, but for the sake

The Wait, the Work, and the Reward

I’ve been thinking lately about two passages that are shaping my expectations as a church planter. The first one, surprisingly, is from Leviticus. The second one is from 2 Timothy. Both are