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My ministry calling has allowed me to build relationships with people who serve in a similar capacity as mine. Whether it was in the pastorate or in state convention work, I have always benefited from times with ministry colleagues.   Proverbs 27:17 is an often-used verse to describe the value of relationships of this type.Continue reading “The Value of Colleagues”

In his book “Leadership Gold,” John Maxwell challenges a long held personal development assumption. He writes, “What I had been taught all my life was not true: experience is not the best teacher! Some people learn and grow as a result of their experience; some people don’t. Everybody has some kind of experience. It’s whatContinue reading “Year End Priorities “

“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” That comment by Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, is a reminder that people can disagree, and that conflict is inevitable in most human relationships.  When I am preaching in various churches, I often ask for a show of hands of those whoContinue reading “Practicing Reconciliation”

The Cooperative Program is the unified funding tool for Southern Baptist ministry and missions all over the world. Through the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptists fund more than 3,500 gospel missionaries in 155 countries, plant churches across North America, train more than 20,000 men and women for ministry through our six seminaries and respond to naturalContinue reading “The Cooperative Program Serves Churches, Too  “

Dr. Andrew Walker recently gave a helpful answer on the KBC’s Leadership Lessons podcast when asked whether pastors should or should not engage in politics from the pulpit. Walker said, “I don’t think that a pastor needs to be talking about politics every single week. But I would also say there is another temptation toContinue reading “But What About Politics? “

I remember one Sunday leaving a church service and asking a close friend for feedback on my preaching. The friend said, “Maybe you’re called to teach instead of preach.”  My friend was only confirming what I knew. The sermon didn’t go well, and it was my fault.   I wish I could say that is theContinue reading “Preaching Fails “

How did your church honor your pastor this past month? In each church I visited in October, I observed church members expressing gratitude for their pastor and staff. After all, October is Pastor Appreciation month.   I love to add my two cents to those celebrations and remind the church that pastoring is hard work.Continue reading “Pastor Appreciation Year Round”