As a pastor, I have not experienced everything on this list. Still, there’s a lot to which I can relate. On this list 1-4, 8, 10 are all ones which apply to much of what I have experienced. Thom Rainer:…
As a Leader, Learning from Charlie Rose’s Interview of Jim Collins
I often enjoy learning about leadership from Jim Collins. In this interview, these two points (along with others), caught my attention: “Don’t be interested, be interesting.” Know how to take risks in the right way. HT: Z See also: Jim…
Coach John Wooden on the Difference Between Winning and Succeeding
We are still looking to network in Northern Illinois for the purpose of taking FCA (the Fellowship of Christian Athletes) to the next level. Who can you help us meet? Our Northern Illinois FCA Coaches Huddle is at 6:00 PM,…
The Twelve Biggest Challenges Pastors and Church Staff Face
Thom Rainer asked pastors to share the biggest challenges they face. I participated. He has published the results. The number one challenge according to Rainer’s survey is also what I would put as the number one challenge pastors and churches…
A Post for Fathers on the Life of Seargent York
From the Art of Manliness comes one of the most amazing war stories in American history: the heroism of Alvin York. Sergent York’s example is a great challenge for fathers today. Corporal Alvin C. York silently led his squad of…
This Interview Could Help You Help Your Pastor
My friend Mark Mellinger does a great job tapping into the wisdom of Darren and Amy Patrick about a range of issues including pastoral fatigue and parenting wayward children. Dealing with Discouragement (Darrin and Amie Patrick) from The Gospel Coalition…
Dan Phillips: Porn and Paper Pastors
Dan Phillips writes about a different sort of pornography problem: Decades ago, I read a disturbingly candid essay by a pastor about his struggles with pornography. It was in Leadership magazine. Years later, two of his realizations still stand out…
The Beauty of Leading a Flock to the Heavenly City
Can anything be more beautiful than leading the flock of God’s people towards the Heavenly City (Rev 22:1-6)? Won’t it be incredible to meet together before the throne of Christ? The central thought of our sermon on Sunday at The…
Chuck Lawless: Eight Diagnostic Question for a Church’s Health
I’m thinking about what kind of grades the Red Brick Church would receive in the following areas. They are by Chuck Lawless who is a church consultant: I am a church consultant who loves helping God’s church. The churches I…
I Appreciate Russell Moore Reminding Me That I am Not a Witch Doctor
Pastors need reminders like this one. We seriously do. Brothers, We Are Not Witchdoctors from Desiring God on Vimeo.