Category Archives: Christian Ministry
A Tribute To John Stott
I’ve been a little more out of the loop than usual these past few weeks since starting a new job, so I was a little late in hearing that John Stott has moved on to his eternal home. So much … Continue reading
Extended Hiatus From Ministry
I’m writing this partly to update some of my friends and readers on my life, and partly just to get some thoughts on paper as I continue to process some of the things God has been doing in my life. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christian Ministry, Ministry Stress
3 Comments
A Great Bible Study Tool
I would like to share a link here to an article I wrote a while back for a friend’s website. In the article I give a review of the Logos Bible Software. I wrote the review from a busy pastor’s perspective. … Continue reading
Struggle With Time Management ?
This is an issue that at times, I feel like I have a pretty good handle on – but more often than not these days, it is a struggle. Perhaps that is why sometimes weeks and months go by between … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christian Ministry, Ministry Stress
1 Comment
Pastors With Regrets
I recently read an article in Leadership Journal that hit pretty close to home. The title of this article was “Ministry Mulligans”. At this time in my life (late 40′s) I have found myself wishing that life had a “startover … Continue reading
The Basis For Christian Unity, pt.3
In a way that is far too similar to the medieval church, modern evangelicalism has learned to use the principle of unity to silence its critics. The Apostle Paul’s command to “make every effort to keep the unity of the … Continue reading
The Basis For Christian Unity, pt.2
Another common theme these days among Christians is “deeds not creeds”. This reflects the belief that an emphasis on doctrinal beliefs can be divisive and perhaps even counter-productive to the Church’s mission. It seems to be in vogue today to … Continue reading
Figuring Out The “Church Thing”
As I shared in my last post, I have struggled over the past few years, to come to some kind of understanding of “the Church thing”. By that I mean the typical form and function we observe here in the … Continue reading
Posted in American Church, Christian Ministry, Ecclesiology
Leave a comment
My Top Ten Books Read in 2010
I read alot of books in 2010, but the following is a list of the top 10 that I found most informative and helpful to me as a husband, father, pastor, and man attempting to follow Jesus. 1. Lost in … Continue reading
Red Flag Warnings (of Burnout)
Burnout does not just happen overnight, but is a gradual process that occurs over an extended period of time. It can creep up on you if you’re not paying attention to the warning signals. The signs and symptoms of burnout … Continue reading