Give Yourself Permission!

So early on in my ministry career, I was given an opportunity to serve a church that was really struggling with their children’s and student ministries. I was asked to come in and help rebuild and kickstart the ministry so that hopefully, it would attract more...
Seasons, Not Sundays

Seasons, Not Sundays

Seasons change and I love it. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, so much change that you can see, feel and enjoy. In ministry you need to think in Seasons, not just Sundays. Sometimes we get stuck in our thinking that its only Sundays that matter, and in kid ministry...

Do Pastor’s Have Friends?

I was listening to a sermon about finishing our race strong and part of finishing strong is surrounding yourself with the right kind of friends. The pastor asked everyone in the audience did they have the right kind of people surrounding them, being a part of their...
When Leadership Hurts

When Leadership Hurts

Sometimes serving as a leader hurts. Sometimes even when you’re not “The” leader it hurts, especially when it’s inside the Church. Every leader learns at one point or another that when you have to be the one leading, those who follow may not...
Orange Tour is for Teams!

Orange Tour is for Teams!

Orange Tour is for teams! For many churches, heading to Atlanta and to Orange Conference is just an impossible financial dream. I understand there have been many times I wanted to take my team but it would not be good stewardship of the resources I had to manage to...