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
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.
Greater Love: How Memorial Day Can Open the Door to the Gospel
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 Jesus said those words in an upper room, the night before He was crucified. He wasn’t
Backyard Mission Field: Summer Outreach Ideas That Don’t Require a Budget
Every summer, churches load up vans, book flights, and send teams across the country — or across the world — to do ministry. And that’s a beautiful thing. But somewhere between the passport stamping and
The 5-Minute Weekly Email Your Congregation Will Actually Open
Let's be honest: most church emails go straight to the digital trash bin. You spend an hour crafting the perfect
Rhythm Isn’t Just Repetition: Finding Fresh Purpose in Familiar Ministry Patterns
The calendar's open on your desk. It's January 2026, and you're looking at another year of ministry. VBS in June.
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders As we approach a new year, ministry leaders face the
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly?
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly? Christmas services are one of the biggest opportunities of the year. People who haven't
The Heart Behind the Harmony: Keeping Christ Central in Music Ministry
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord"
When Ministry Becomes Dangerous: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Information about pastoral burnout can be easily accessed in today’s information culture, but sadly the percentage of pastors who consider