“One of the biggest problems with pastors is their lack of self-awareness and inadequate relational abilities.” This quote caught my attention. I was reading a transcript of a presentation given by Dr. Rod Wilson, president of Regent College. The presentation was entitled “Why Emotional Intelligence Is Missing in So Many Churches and Christian Institutions.” In… Continue reading Ministry Inside.87
Category: Emotional Maturity
Ministry Inside.86
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCIFT9KeIXo[/youtube] Recently, I was at Regent College and had the opportunity to hear Dr. Rod Wilson one evening. Rod Wilson serves as the President of Regent and is also Professor of Counseling and Psychology. His talk was helpful, informative, and encouraging. The video is from another talk in which he discusses humility and leadership. His… Continue reading Ministry Inside.86
Ministry Inside.86
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCIFT9KeIXo[/youtube] Recently, I was at Regent College and had the opportunity to hear Dr. Rod Wilson one evening. Rod Wilson serves as the President of Regent and is also Professor of Counseling and Psychology. His talk was helpful, informative, and encouraging. The video is from another talk in which he discusses humility and leadership. His… Continue reading Ministry Inside.86
Fear
(I am away on a vacation/study break during the month of July. The posts that appear during the month are from the archives.) Fear. It is everywhere! No, I am not talking about the fear of the Lord. Nor am I talking about any sort of healthy fear. No, I am referring to another kind… Continue reading Fear
21 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationships (Part 4)
(I am away on a vacation/study break during the month of July. The posts that appear during the month are from the archives.) Need to “upgrade” your relationships? The following suggestions might be helpful: 10. Come to grips with any anger and rage issues in your life (Colossians 3:8). Who knows how many relationships have been damaged… Continue reading 21 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationships (Part 4)
“But That’s Hard!”
Many of us say this and then give ourselves a pass to take an easier route. We want to avoid what is hard, difficult, and risky. So, some of us give ourselves a pass. “I know what I should do, but I don’t want to risk. This is really hard.” “I know I shouldn’t be… Continue reading “But That’s Hard!”
When Adults Refuse to Grow Up
Have you ever known a man or a woman who refused to grow up? (This person could have been a preacher or an elder in your church.) “Adult” ought to suggest something desirable. One would think an adult or a mature person might inspire or in some way cause us to do better. Yet: Have… Continue reading When Adults Refuse to Grow Up
Are You a Lover or a Manipulator?
The truth is that some manipulate and others love. Manipulators are not loving people because love is not on their agenda. Their agenda is control. Some observations about manipulators: 1. Manipulators can be the elephants in the middle of the room who are ignored, but after a while they are not even seen. It is… Continue reading Are You a Lover or a Manipulator?
When Anger Takes Over
I went to his blog again today. I don’t know the guy who writes this blog. But I do know one thing: He is angry. “Angry at what?” you ask. Now that is a hard question for me to answer. It seems that, regardless of the subject of the post, he comes across as agitated… Continue reading When Anger Takes Over
Stuck in a Memphis Bathroom
I was stuck. Years ago, I had just finished taking a final exam at Harding Graduate School of Religion (Memphis). The test was not complete until late afternoon. I decided to spend the night and stayed at my friend Gary’s apartment. Gary worked nights and I would have the apartment to myself most of the… Continue reading Stuck in a Memphis Bathroom