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March 7, 2017 0 Comments

If you're a pastor, you've likely heard it.  "We need a pastor who is more of a shepherd!" What does that mean?  I interpret that to be the 20th century American fallacy that

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

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