Are you Tired of being Busy?
In college, I remember feeling like I was really busy. I was busy because there were sports to play, people to hang out with, parties to go to, and professors that actually expected me to study. I can’t believe I …
A Simple way to Organize your Week
Managing time well is a necessity for any leader. Here is a process that I often use to help leaders think through weekly planning. Follow these four steps toward a more organized week. Step 1: Break your week into 21 …
For Large Church Pastors and those who feel like Ministry Failures
Abraham Lincoln once said “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Few of us handle power well. We see this even in small children. Give a few kids power …
Try something new for 30 days
A few years ago I watched a great TED Talk entitled “Try Something New for 30 days.” The idea is that you can commit to almost anything for 30 days. I have done this many times now and I have …
Why Youth Pastors are Endangered (And How you can Find one)
Twenty years ago the on-ramp to vocational ministry was youth ministry. Today it is difficult to even find a good youth pastor. Why is this the case? My contention is that youth pastors are an endangered species because so many …