Burnout is a real threat in ministry. It's not just a question of long hours. It is also the extent to which those in ministry pour themselves fully into work - it is emotionally, spiritually, and mentally exhausting. And that's when things are going well! When there is conflict and difficulty, … [Read more...]
Weird Bible Stories
One way that I have enjoyed helping people dive deeper into Scripture is by inviting them to experience parts of the Bible that they may never have seen before. The weird and unusual Bible stories. A few years ago, I drafted this five-week sermon series, The Bible's Believe It Or Not. Each week … [Read more...]
Forgiveness, Responsibility, and Reconciliation
As happens every so often, forgiveness is in the news today as the family of victims of violence offered forgiveness to the perpetrator. Stories like this pop up every so often - this is not so much about the particulars as it is about the relationship between these words that get played out in … [Read more...]
Why Traditional Songs (Hymns) are Ruining the Church
We've all seen it. First a congregation starts working some Chris Tomlin arrangements of older music into their worship set. Maybe they even chant part of the worship service. And then, as the congregation continues to grow, someone throws it out there: "We should start a traditional worship service … [Read more...]
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