Many church leaders I know are simply exhausted as we continue to navigate a COVID-influenced world. Most of us, though, have “10-minute” segments throughout the day when we have little planned, and I want us to use those segments wisely as we try to manage our crowded time well and find rest. If you don’t... The post Ten “10-Minute Refreshers” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders appeared first on C... »
(Note: This picture is of people raising their hands to receive Christ in Beirut, Lebanon 2 weeks ago) I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive responses I’ve received about yesterday’s piece on what I labeled (with tongue firmly in cheek) as “the Christian response to Osamagate.” I’ve heard wonderful things from folks from all over the [...] »
Making arrangements to attend the General Assembly in July... #ourCOG #familyreunion @Cog_Swagger »
Dysfunction saps creativity in ministry, usually because innovators find too many obstacles to complete their work. Communication sputters; handoff becomes hands off; and follow-through falls through. I’ve had the privilege of working for both highly efficient companies and living-on-a-miracle ones. That’s “privilege” in the sense of being a guinea pig and figuring out what works—and [...] »