The Elements of Productivity
When science was in its infancy there were only four elements: earth, air, fire, water. Researchers believed everything in the universe was comprised of these essential building blocks. Even human…
Pastoral Staff Evaluation Structure (audio post)
It can be a difficult thing to evaluate pastoral staff. On the one hand, we don’t want to solely evaluate our staff on the basis of their spirituality (they’re not…
Redeeming Revelation (audio post)
I was digging through my audio archives and found this juicy gem last weekend. I burst out laughing when I heard it. Despite forgetting that I had made this recording,…
What if I were to pastor the city? (audio post)
Several years ago, while on vacation in Vancouver, I began teasing out a thought experiment during a prayer walk. In part, this line of thinking was sponsored by Len Sweet’s…
Sacramental Ministry
There are times in our lives when the ordinary expressions of Christian spirituality feel hollow and glib. Such moments lead us to rediscover the deeper parts of our humanity. Traditionally…
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