pastoring

Stop Chasing Models and Start Chasing Jesus

From The Measure of Our Success: An Impassioned Plea to Pastors : If church history proves anything, it’s that the next church system or model will not fix the problems, the sin, and

Ministry and Markan Sandwiches

One of the things I’ve learned from Haddon Robinson is to pay careful attention to the text. I’m sure others have taught me this, but Robinson got through to me. There’

Thank You

I received this note at our send-off from Richview a couple of weeks ago. It has to be one of the nicest notes I’ve received as a pastor.

Friday Questions: An Interview with Chris Brauns

One of my favorite books is Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns. Brauns is a writer with a sharp theological mind. Combine that with a sharp

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