This is a brief excerpt from my current book, 5 Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them-help for frustrated pastors. Sometime in your ministry, someone  probably has taken an intentional punch at you. I don’t mean they punched you in the face, but they’ve likely taken a swipe at your leadership, preaching, or vision. It hurts. […]

I heard a muffled whimper come from the small cardboard box.  When I opened it and carefully cradled the tiny ball of fur, his stubby tail wagged and he licked my nose leaving the unmistakable “puppy breath” smell. We named him Watson and he became the newest addition to our miniature schnauzer family.  Though he

I’m reading the book Leaders Who Last by Dave Kraft. It’s a very simple book on leadership but one with great insight from one with seasoned experience. Dave served with the Navs for 38 years and is now the leadership development pastor at Mars Hill Church (Mark Driscoll’s church). I loved his simple reminder on

During my 30 years in ministry, I’ve discovered that people give to their church for 4 primary reasons. 1. Obedience-because the Bible teaches it, they believe and practice it. 2. Challenge-some are motivated by big vision and challenge. 3. Reason-it costs the church money to run, so some give because it makes sense. 4. Compassion– touching