Simple Priorities Make Strong Ministry
My latest column at ChristianWeek:
You wouldn’t think that paramedics have a lot to teach pastors about ministry. But according to Barry Parker, rector of St. Paul’s Bloor Street in Toronto
pastoring
It Goes Without Saying
I was asked the other day what type of pastor Richview should look for when I’m gone. It’s always dangerous to answer this type of question. I found myself thinking about
Letter from Uncle John
I got this letter as a 20-year-old about to go to Seminary. It’s from my uncle, John Crocker, who has been a faithful pastor for many years. I came across it recently,
Saying Goodbye
In July 1998, I arrived as the fresh-faced new pastor of Richview. I was scared and excited, and like every new pastor, I had no idea what lay ahead.
Thirteen years later, we’
Chaplains or Leaders?
You may have heard about Mark Galli’s article last week, “Why We Need More ‘Chaplains’ and Fewer Leaders.” “So who told us that the pastor is primarily a leader/entrepreneur/change agent