Common Questions About Hell
What about Purgatory? Purgatory is an “in-between” state in Catholic theology meant to delineate the space between when we die and when we go to heaven. It is a condition…
The Weeds
excerpted from Life and Times of Billy Ryman, First King of America The farm flourished and the staff continued to increase alongside the profits. The north property was purchased for…
Understanding Leadership Types
Leaders fall into two main categories: task-oriented and relationship-oriented. Task-oriented leaders strive for excellence and can push people away as a result. Relationship-oriented leaders are great with people but can…
How To Do Ministry: update 3
I might actually give some real advice at some point, just not yet. This is my story about how hard it is to give advice I believe in. THE…
How To Do Ministry: update 2
A.K.A. a repeated attempt not to quit my job and become a truck driver THE PROBLEM: I want to make visual resources people can employ to become better pastors. I…
How To Do Ministry: update 1
My ongoing quest to help people not suck at their jobs THE PROBLEM: I want to create a repository of practical tools and biblical insights concerning the spiritual life…
New Project: How To Do Ministry
A quest to help aspiring leaders become effective faster DESCRIPTION: Pastors often employ business or athletic models for ministerial leadership. Both require heavy adaptation, and neither is terribly functional, so…
Listening To Scripture
An excerpt from Shadowing God. Reading the Bible should not be reduced to some kind of requirement for good standing with God or the church. On the contrary, our relationship…
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