Recently I was talking with a staff member of a larger church. She consistently fears the stability of her job. She never knows what her pastor is thinking. She’s considering looking for a new position, not because she doesn’t like her work, but because she isn’t sure about the future of her work. What’s the bottom line? MORE >>

The volume or tempo of the music determines whether you think it’s a worship song. slight change in the order of the service makes you think they’ve harmed “worship” You think raising hands or not raising hands determines the depth of a person’s worship. Certain instruments keep you from thinking worship is possible. MORE >>

No doubt, the tragic incident in Conneticut has caused fear in all of us. Imagine the fear in the innocent mind of a child. How does a parent or teacher address this fear? Here are 7 suggestions: Don’t assume – Don’t assume just because your child doesn’t mention what happened that they don’t know or care. MORE >>

This is a hard word for some pastors, but after a recent post I was asked about how I protect my Sabbath. That’s a great question, because many pastors struggle in this area. In fact, many pastors I know who would teach their church to observe the Sabbath, seldom do so personally. observe my Sabbath day on Saturday most weeks. recharge. MORE >>

I am consistently asked about the beginning days of a leadership position. In my opinion, the opening days of any job are some of the most important. Apparently others think so also. Recently someone direct messaged me on Twitter to ask, “What words of advice do you have for a newbie leader? ” That was Twitter. Just kidding. Prioritize. MORE >>