Are you fruitful? Or just busy?
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The courage to be humble
Knowing how to practice the virtue of humility starts with understanding what humility is.
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Managing pastoral transitions
Starting in a new ministry role is hard work. Set yourself up to do it well.
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Beyond spiritual gifts
We need both God-given gifts and well-developed skills to flourish and make an impact.
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Leader, know thyself
As we lead the people whom God has called us to serve, let’s remember to examine ourselves.
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Keep learning
We cannot thrive in ministry without a commitment to continuous growth and development.
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Do good work
It’s the church’s job to help people reflect on what they do, where they do it and what God has called them to do in their work. How will your church help people do good work?
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To lead well, love well
There’s more to leadership than expertise.
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A time to leave or a time to stay?
I once shared with a mentor that I did not believe my ministry context at the time was going to be a long-term assignment. I had only been there a year or two, so I assured him that I planned…
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Are you just tired – or burning out?
A group of ministers told me about a senior pastor they knew who resigned because the demands of ministry had become too much. This was not the first person they knew personally who resigned this year. Such sudden exits make…
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