29
Jul
Let There Be Gaps: A Ministry Philosophy
One Sunday, the slides didn't work. Or, more accurately, there was no one to run the slides.
I
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Pastoring
21
Mar
15 Lessons I've Learned in 15 Years of Ministry
After a decade and a half of pastoral ministry, I've gained a few insights worth sharing. Some came easily; others I learned the hard way. In no particular order, here are fifteen lessons from fifteen years of ministry:
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27
Oct
Please: Don’t Break Sheep’s Legs
I was recently reminded of a sermon illustration that gets shared by preachers of a particular sort. It goes something
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16
Sep
Returning From Sabbatical
This is my first week back from sabbatical! After twelve full weeks away from the responsibilities of pastoring a church,
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27
Jul
Scholars or Pastors or Both?
Does Bible college and seminary create scholars but not pastors?
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06
Feb
Co-Pastoring
If I wanted to drive a manager up the wall, I would make him responsible for the success of an
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01
Dec
You're not alone. You're not the only one. That's perfectly normal.
These are the three most common phrases I say to people during pastoral counseling. I usually hesitate a bit because
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18
Oct
Marketing and Outreach in a Post Evangelical Church
Something I wrestle with constantly as a pastor of a progressive/inclusive church is the need for "outreach"
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20
Jul
I Didn't Dupe You
I recently heard that a few folks at my former church in Iowa felt like I duped them. The claim
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26
Jun
Thoughts on Pride 2022
For the first time this June, The Table Church marched in Washington, DC's Pride Parade. My family and
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