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:
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
Returning From Sabbatical
This is my first week back from sabbatical! After twelve full weeks away from the responsibilities of pastoring a church,
Scholars or Pastors or Both?
Does Bible college and seminary create scholars but not pastors?
Co-Pastoring
If I wanted to drive a manager up the wall, I would make him responsible for the success of an
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
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"
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
Thoughts on Pride 2022
For the first time this June, The Table Church marched in Washington, DC's Pride Parade. My family and
Here are some more concrete thoughts on “young people leaving the faith.”
Here are some more concrete thoughts on “young people leaving the faith.”
I’m just speaking anecdotally. The research on
