the Making of a Celebrity Pastor
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We heard that question all the time in grade school. And it was often followed by a statement that we can be and do whatever we desire to do. Even… Continue Reading
Pastoring
An Anchor Stronger Than Roots
I lived the first twenty years of my life in the same community in Northeast Missouri. We had around 700 people in our little town. Both sets of my grandparents were within a twenty minute drive. Aunts and uncles and… Continue Reading
Seven Tips to Helping the Busiest of Pastors to Start Writing
A couple years ago I wrote an article giving Six Tips for Helping the Busiest of Pastors to Start Writing. I wrote that as an associate pastor whose time was spent a bit differently than it is now as a… Continue Reading
Twisting Scriptures As a Means to Your Congregation’s Joy
I’m one of those guys who gets incredibly annoyed seeing an athlete with a Philippians 4:13 tattoo. I’m happy when they give Jesus props for his help with their success—that’s certainly better than not giving God glory. I’m annoyed, though,… Continue Reading