Train People Before You Need Them
There is only so much one person can do. That is not false humility; it is arithmetic. You can preach, visit, counsel, lead, and pour yourself out completely, and you will still hit the ceiling of
Before the Fire Gets Hot
There's a lesson I learned the hard way as a kid — one that involved rubbing alcohol, matches, and a decision I'd rather not repeat. The short version: I watched someone else handle fire and thought
Build Momentum with a Simple Social Media Plan: Turning one Sunday sermon into a full week of gospel-centered content
Have you ever looked at social media and wondered, “How can our church possibly stand out when there is so much content competing for attention?” Between endless posts, paid advertisements, and AI-generated content, social media can
Gospel Hospitality: Welcoming Summer Visitors with Spiritual Discernment
Our family pulled into the parking lot of a small church in Tennessee on a Sunday evening. While vacationing and away from home, we did what many ministry families do — searched for a congregation that
Stop Blaming Your Goals — Fix Your Systems
A word for ministry leaders who are tired of running hard and falling short. About three weeks ago, I walked into my office, picked up a marker, and wrote a single quote on my whiteboard. It’s
Your Greatest Ministry Resource
After more than 50 years of working with children, serving in churches, training volunteers, conducting Kidz Storms, teaching college courses, and helping churches build effective children's ministries, I have learned one simple truth: Children's ministry rises