A Pastor Needs a Pastor
April 9, 2019
I read a headline today that started like this: “Coaches need a coach.” It was a great reminder that pastors need a pastor. … More A Pastor Needs a Pastor
Tag: Discipleship
Reasons to Experience All of Holy Week
April 2, 2019
Participating in only one or two Holy Week services leaves a gap in the retelling of Jesus’ passion. The good news is all the Holy Week services are right in front of you. … More Reasons to Experience All of Holy Week
Churches Need Skilled Switch Operators
September 28, 2017
As sure as train traffic increases with the fall harvest, each year I’ll work with a handful of churches nearing the end of their life cycles. I see a symbolic relationship between the two. … More Churches Need Skilled Switch Operators
Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
August 22, 2017
Practice does not make perfect. It’s time to stop telling people it does. … More Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Two Elephants (and a Mastodon) in the Sanctuary
July 18, 2017
Paul Raabe recently identified six “elephants in the room” confronting our Lutheran denomination. For Christianity in America, here are three additional pachyderms in the sanctuary. … More Two Elephants (and a Mastodon) in the Sanctuary
Engaging in God’s Mission More Intentionally
June 6, 2017
This blog is for leaders who want to see their churches thrive by more intentionally engaging in God’s mission. What does “more intentionally” mean? There are few questions I would rather answer. … More Engaging in God’s Mission More Intentionally
