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December 2022

December 23, 2022

Six Reasons We’re Going Virtual on Christmas Sunday

This is the first post-pandemic Christmas Sunday we’ve had and the rules have changed -...

December 16, 2022

5 Things to Consider if You’re Considering a Second Career in the Clergy

In some denominations it was/is common practice for all clergy to be second career clergy....

December 10, 2022

4 Weeks of Advent, 5 Things You Should Know

Advent is not Christmas! If you grew up in more liturgical circles you know this....

November 2022

November 10, 2022

God’s Plan is Not About You

The fact that God’s divine plan will work, with or without us is not very...

November 10, 2022

Deciding to be FOR our Neighbors as a Church

This year at BGCC we’ve dedicated around 20 babies and children. Our nursery is packed!...

November 02, 2022

Sabbatical Resources for Tired Pastors

Something happens when you get paid to do something you love. You still love it...

November 02, 2022

When in Doubt: Keep Going and You’ll Find God’s Will!

There is a myth Christians believe about God's will. They think God has a step-by-step...

October 2022

October 31, 2022

Marriage Resources for Couples who Need Them

The number one recommendation people ask me for are marriage resources. It's usually an awkward...

October 26, 2022

Preparing for Ministry – College vs. Seminary

Ordination is the starting line for a career in ministry, but getting ordained has a...

October 19, 2022

Paul Misunderstood God’s Will and You Can Too!

Paul thought he was doing God’s will, until Jesus appeared to him on the road...

October 14, 2022

Three Books for New and Aspiring Pastors

When someone is considering stepping up into spiritual leadership at our church we have them...

October 12, 2022

Begin as You Mean to go on in Ministry

Long-term ministries have great potential for churches and pastors. I'm passionate about them and want...

September 2022

September 28, 2022

Common Sense Christianity Reveals God’s Will

“God has a specific will for my life” is a teaching that has wreaked havoc...

September 19, 2022

Pastor You Need Some Friends

Pastors who have long tenures generally have good friendships with other clergy members in their...

September 09, 2022

If You Think You’re An Expert You Might Be Wrong

If you think you know what you're talking about, then there's a good chance you...

August 2022

August 31, 2022

Option C Church: Choose Both in an Either/Or World

We are being sorted into silos - thought silos. In the past your entire community...

August 03, 2022

Should Churches Talk About “Hot Topics” or Just “The Gospel”?

Why should we talk about hot button issues? Didn’t Jesus just preach the gospel? He...

July 2022

July 28, 2022

Want to Grow at Work? Embrace the Blessing of Obedience and Stability

St. Benedict is considered the father of monasticism in the west and his rule for...

July 14, 2022

Help Your Kids Love The Church

It breaks my heart when I see other pastor's kids grow up resenting the church....

June 2022

June 29, 2022

Why You Should Stay in Ministry at Your Church

Long-term ministers make friends with other pastors in their area. I was told this is...

June 28, 2022

Behind the Curtain of Church Ministry

Looking in the kitchen of any restaurant may cause you to never eat there again....

June 21, 2022

When is it time to leave a ministry?

“You should leave while they’re still sad to see you go.” I agree wholeheartedly with...

May 2022

May 12, 2022

God’s Call to Ministry is a Call for Your Own Salvation

“Why did God call you into ministry?” He asked me, looking for the right answer,...

May 05, 2022

Want to Pastor a Church? Lead with Love

Love is not required for any other job (at least that I can think of...

April 2022

April 26, 2022

Successful Ministries Start with God’s Call (usually)

Andy Stanley wrote that he never experienced a sense of call. I’m sure he’s not...

April 22, 2022

Want Lasting Power in Ministry? Outlove and Outlast

“It’s not normal!” That’s what my wife and I tell our kids when we talk...