Recently, a women’s coach at the college down the road approached me about providing a bible study for her players. Several of her girls were struggling with off the field issues, and she felt like I might be able to provide some support. I agreed to help. To be honest, I had rubbed shoulders withContinue reading “What I’m Learning about Women’s Ministry”
Category Archives: Church
Everything You Need to Know about #SBC2017
Last week my wife and I flew to Phoenix for our very first national Southern Baptist Convention. I’m not going to lie: I half expected it to be a colossal waste of time. And my wife was less than enthused about farming out the four kids just to go sit through business sessions for threeContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know about #SBC2017”
The Three Essentials for Every Pastor’s Toolbox
The summer after my junior year of college I took up The Life and Dairy of David Brainerd. The book was fascinating and challenging for many reasons, but one thing baffled me. In his diary, he would record several preaching engagements a day. I could not comprehend how he did it. Was he preaching the sameContinue reading “The Three Essentials for Every Pastor’s Toolbox”
Featured on “Waiting Tables” Podcast!
My friend Tim Hopper has begun a podcast for church logistics, particularly in small church settings, and I can already tell you it is going to be immensely helpful. Tim serves as a deacon at Shiloh Presbyterian in Raleigh, NC, and has worked through nursery scheduling systems, parking lot problems, book-keeping, church email systems, andContinue reading “Featured on “Waiting Tables” Podcast!”
Article at Southern Equip on College Ministry
I’ve got an article running today at Southern Equip about the necessity of college ministry. Check it out: “Can a small church really have an impact on a college campus? Even if it has a tiny staff, lacks modern facilities, and has no coffee bar? The answer is unequivocally yes. Almost five years ago, myContinue reading “Article at Southern Equip on College Ministry”
We’re All Taking Too Many Hits from the Juice Box
The other day, a box of cheddar bunnies tried to convince me that by eating them I was saving the planet. No, seriously. I was reading the side panel of a purple box of Annie’s crackers where it was telling me all about how my putting these cheese crackers in my mouth was somehow endingContinue reading “We’re All Taking Too Many Hits from the Juice Box”
Five Lies Every Pastor Believes
I have no stats to back this up, but I think people actually lie to pastors more than anyone else. It’s probably because we really do want to believe people have good intentions. It’s also probably because we live sheltered little lives and never really come into contact with sin–like really filthy, sticky sin. BecauseContinue reading “Five Lies Every Pastor Believes”