I review with long term pastor, Doyle Roberts, the mindset required to do life and ministry effectively for the long … Continue reading
Tag: Pastoring
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
How to run off good friends, customers, and church attendees
I had no idea how easy was to run someone away from church! Continue reading How to run off good friends, customers, and church attendees
Nobody Works for Free
Learning how to pay people well is the pathway to greater productivity and success, for nobody, and I mean nobody, works for free. Continue reading Nobody Works for Free
Sorry, you can’t fire that person
In the ministry it is almost impossible to “fire” volunteers. This is one of the great leadership challenges for church leaders and the wise leader will be very cautious before telling someone that they are being replaced. It’s the old adage: You can win a battle, but lose the war. Continue reading Sorry, you can’t fire that person
The Perfect Long-range Plan
In this fast-paced, rapidly changing world we live in, long-range planning is mostly an illusion. Instead, (1) stay focused on … Continue reading The Perfect Long-range Plan
The “I” in Win
I love the story of Eleazar, one of King David’s mighty men. What set him apart was taking a stand. … Continue reading The “I” in Win
Cooking & Pastoring with Love
My fellow Shepherds, our schedule is to guide us not trap us. We must always be willing to lay our … Continue reading Cooking & Pastoring with Love
Call me if you need me!
My fellow Shepherds, announcing, “Call me if you need me!” will not do. Sheep do not call the shepherd, mostly … Continue reading Call me if you need me!
Pastoring Expectations
I want to give you something to mentally (or literally) say every day: Say, “I must pastor expectations.” When you … Continue reading Pastoring Expectations
The ONE THING 