pastoring

Sabbatical

This past weekend we announced that I’ll be taking a short, three-month sabbatical this summer, beginning in June and wrapping up at the end of August. The sabbatical is coming as a

Theologically Robust, Effective Ministry

I’ve spent too much of my ministry caught in a tension that shouldn’t exist. I’ve seen many examples of theologically robust thinking. I know a lot of people who are

John Stott on Pastoral Temptations

From Basic Christian: The Inside Story of John Stott: Giving an interview in Hong Kong, John was asked whether he had ever experienced great temptations or thought of giving up his ministry. “Pastors

Why Pastors Should Consider Working Mondays

It’s Monday morning. Most pastors I know are taking their day off today. I understand why: most pastors I know are pretty busy during the week, but things build as they get