Introduction: I wanted to write a post on the subject of “Loving Jesus versus Academic Excellence” for some time. As we enter the “Back to School” season, I have been thinking through a lot of related issues. I have also been reading books and articles and listening to numerous podcasts that touch on the issue….
Do you have a teenager approaching graduation and wondering what you can do to help prepare them for the world ahead? Are you wondering if they know what to look for in a healthy church? Are you worried about the challenges facing them in college? I recommend the following books to help your teenager be…
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I was recently asked by a pastor if it would make sense to provide more large-group teaching venues as part of the church’s weekly activities. Background thoughts: Essentially, this pastor looked at the past effectiveness of great preachers from times gone by and how they taught Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and one or more weeknights…
Effective Discipleship is at the center of growing a healthy church. While Bible Study and growing in knowledge are certainly a part of discipleship, quite often that is where discipleship ends in many churches. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore…
I have served in a variety of roles in the church over the years … From Small Groups Pastor to worship leader to discipleship group leader and more. If there is one area of ministry that I am most proud of, it is that of a multiplying discipleship leaders. You then, my child, be strengthened…
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As I write, I am sitting next to my daughter in our front yard. As Christians, our family is trying to practice being Front Yard People. Unfortunately, we live in a Back Yard World. More and more, people spend little or no time in their Front Yards. We currently sit in ours because we don’t…
On Tuesday, I linked to a post by Mark Batterson about being a forward-looking leader. At the time, I said, “’nuff said.” But today, I’m continuing to take a little time to expand on Mark’s post. I’ve also been the #1 leader. Sometimes I’ve been a forward-thinker. Other times I have not. I’ve experienced the positives…
Yesterday, I linked to a post by Mark Batterson about being a forward-looking leader. At the time, I said, “’nuff said.” But today, I’m going to take a little time to expand on Mark’s post. As I look back over my life, the post spoke to me on two levels . . . First, I…