Two Words to Help You Succeed
I miss the dad of my childhood. When I was a boy I wanted to be just like my father. He was strong, handsome, fun, affectionate, and…
Women as Pastors, Elders, and Leaders in Bible-Based Churches
My hope in this article is to show the Biblical support for women to serve as pastors, elders, and other church or ministry leaders (whether professional or lay) and that qualified women will be given more opportunities for Christian leadership.
Poured Out for Others, Yet Full of Jesus
“My life is being poured out like a drink offering for you,” Paul wrote to a church he planted (Philippians 2:17, paraphrased). You know this…
Your Emotions Matter to Jesus
We are all experiencing a myriad of intense emotions in this season. Did you know that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wants to find and befriend…
Getting the Gorilla of Guilt Off Your Back!
At a coffee meeting, Pastor Sean lamented to me, “Another key leader left my church. I’ll probably never see him again.” “Why do you say that?”…
Pastors Who Fall Safely
My former pastor Bill Hybels did not learn how to fall safely. We all fall down in life, but have we learned to fall safely?…
