5 most common reasons no one celebrates your imagination, creativity, or ministerial innovation
When I teach internationally, I’m often introduced as “the most creative pastor in America.” It’s a bit embarrassing, but I’m thankful to those who’ve happily perpetuated that fiction, since it’s…
You show me yours, and I’ll show you mine
Many contemporary Christians point to the “early church” as a community of leaderless, purposefully poor communists who found their true identities in home-cooked meals and quiet times of prayer. But…
How This Smart Guy Made Something Dumb, part 3
The outer planets all focus on ministry itself. Jupiter, the largest planet with the most moons, represents leading volunteers (or, as I like to think about it, herding cats). Volunteers…
How This Smart Guy Made Something Dumb, part 2
I receive calls every week from pastors looking for advice on how to better do their job. These are smart, noble, ambitious people trying to figure out what works best….
How This Smart Guy Made Something Dumb, part 1
I’ve got a gift for overcomplicating things. I’ve a Zen Master of hyper-configuration. I could confuse Bill Nye about the properties of water, Dwayne Johnson about how to lift a…
How Not to Make Sh*t Up About God
Ever met someone quoting scripture and had the impression they’ve simply found a way to justify their craziness using the Bible? Like the man who knew God wanted us to…
Celebrating a positive change to the map of evangelism
I worked for Campus Crusade in the early oughts and was constantly frustrated by their unwillingness to adapt. If you’re unfamiliar with Crusade, it’s one of the most powerful evangelistic…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR VOLUNTEERS FROM STANDING ON YOUR LAWN ARMED WITH PITCHFORKS AND TORCHES
Angry people take radical action. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book David and Goliath, tells a couple of stories to this effect. People need to feel that those in power over…
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