Ask Better Questions

Questions are powerful—sometimes more powerful than we acknowledge. Unaware of how to use questions well, leaders unnecessarily bring uncertainty into their group discussions. Now, more than ever, stakes can be knowingly and unknowingly high in […]

By |2020-11-24T10:51:31-06:00November 24th, 2020|Pastoral Care|

Peace with Others

When we think about leadership, we don’t always think about peace. If you’ve observed a skillful and thoughtful leader, you know that their relationships are marked by peacefulness. I’m not suggesting that these leaders don’t […]

By |2020-11-16T20:07:01-06:00November 16th, 2020|Pastoral Care|

Wisdom for Interim Pastors

It’s easier for Interim Pastors to juggle live hand grenades, and less dangerous, than to juggle political causes and the local church’s mission. There’s no way to win at that game today. If a hand grenade explodes, there’s […]

By |2016-10-12T10:59:59-05:00October 18th, 2013|Pastoral Care|

The People Factor

Working with people is very rewarding but difficult at the same time. Dealing with different personalities, backgrounds and methods can be tiresome. In a business where individuals coming to Christ and being disciples are the […]

By |2016-10-12T11:01:08-05:00December 6th, 2012|Pastoral Care|

Funeral Messages

Eulogy’s are often times the most difficult sermons. The struggle over what to say and how to say it can be quite burdensome. I remember feeling very uncomfortable teaching a message for a very tragic […]

By |2016-10-12T11:01:08-05:00December 6th, 2012|Pastoral Care|

Get a Life

As I quickly evaluated my life, I suddenly realized I knew no one outside my church. I thought about a typical day: gas at a self-service pump, a few groceries bought at the self-checkout lane […]

By |2016-10-12T11:01:43-05:00December 5th, 2012|Pastoral Care|