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March 2, 2017 0 Comments

Think about times you've been embarrassed.  What was the context?  How did you feel? It wasn't good, was it?  Being embarrassed is a terrible feeling.  When I'm embarrassed, I'm tempted to turn around

March 2, 2017 0 Comments

Ministry in today's culture is more difficult than perhaps at any other time in history. Sure, we're in no danger of being fed to the lions, but today's culture is more resistant to

February 27, 2017 0 Comments

Before you get mad, I am an old person. I’m 77, so I’m one of those old people I have a problem with (I Know, preposition in the wrong place. Get over it;

February 23, 2017 0 Comments

There are two ways to approach a new calling to a declining church. (1) Start slowly, build relationships, get the lay of the land, and then slowly effect changes. Ready, Aim, Fire. Or

February 21, 2017 0 Comments

Had a great time at the mall recently.  The wife gave me a dollar to spend in the arcade.  Skeeball is certainly in heaven.  And, in total abandonment of my normal aversion to

February 21, 2017 0 Comments

For years I've asked my coaching clients, "What's your hobby?" (because, Church Leaders - including you minister-types – it's critical we have at least one hobby). It's been said, though, that "those who can't do teach," and