The Old Preacher
“The graveyards are full of indispensable men”. __Charles De Gaulle I’m not a cynic, but I’m not a fool either. … Continue reading The Old Preacher
Tag: Ministry
Introducing Myself, Part 6: New Ellenton – God or Gold Decisions
This particular episode is about when Sonja and I went to our second church. Our time there was pivotal in our lives. It was while there that we almost lost our marriage and ministry. The culprit was what Jesus described as the deceitfulness of riches. But thankfully we learned how to make God-decisions with our money instead of making Money-decisions with our ministry. Continue reading Introducing Myself, Part 6: New Ellenton – God or Gold Decisions
The First-class Section in Hell
“Excellence generally describes tasks, and tasks are usually a means to an end. People are the end.” _Henry & Richard … Continue reading The First-class Section in Hell
When Quitting is Not an Option
Lesson Notes: When Quitting is not an Option Occasion: Saturday Briefing to the ministers of the NCR. Date: April 16, … Continue reading When Quitting is Not an Option
Ministry & Family: Competitor or Calling?
The Central Thought: For most, “Being in the ministry” is not an individual calling, it is a family calling. In … Continue reading Ministry & Family: Competitor or Calling?
Saturday Briefing for Ministers
In this blog I share two vital lessons I have learned since I began ministering to “shepherds” instead of ministering … Continue reading Saturday Briefing for Ministers
The Boss asks, “Who are you here for?”
Reflection question: Who am I here for? What if you were doing what you were doing for free? For … Continue reading The Boss asks, “Who are you here for?”
A new buzzword for doing church
Lessons learned about life and ministry on a snowy day in Lignite, ND
The unfairness of it all
If you are a minister or minister’s spouse you will always be called upon to bear a disproportionate share of … Continue reading The unfairness of it all
The ONE THING 