Charles Siburt has been a friend and mentor to me for almost 25 years. I have learned so much from him. I am a much better man and minister for having known him. For many years he taught ministry at Abilene Christian University. His teaching went way beyond the classroom. Charles spent time and energy… Continue reading Charles Siburt
Category: Leadership
3 Words That People Never Get Tired of Hearing
“I appreciate you .” So many, many people rarely, if ever, hear these words, “I appreciate you.” These are three words that people never get tired of hearing. In the absence of these words, many people feel unappreciated, devalued, and taken for granted. One of the best encouragers I know is Jerry Rushford, who for… Continue reading 3 Words That People Never Get Tired of Hearing
When Leaders Stop Learning
He was in his mid-70s but about to challenge the thinking of the rest of his fellow leaders who were younger. He opened his notebook and began to read aloud the paper that he had carefully thought through. The subject was controversial and that alone made some in the gathering very nervous. However, “Steve” was… Continue reading When Leaders Stop Learning
Ministry Inside.37
Do you seek wisdom? Christian leaders need to desire and seek wisdom. Now maybe that is obvious. Yet, some of the mistakes ministers make with their congregations often come down to poor judgment and a lack of wisdom. Not every issue is a matter of right or wrong, moral orimmoral. Quite often, Christian leaders need… Continue reading Ministry Inside.37
Ministry Inside.29
Each Thursday I write a post (ok, most Thursdays) entitled “Ministry Inside.” This post is primarily written for those who are in various church ministry roles. Yet others might find these comments and resources helpful as well. You might enjoy reading my blog via your phone. You can do this directly through a browser (www.godhungry.org)… Continue reading Ministry Inside.29
Ministry Inside.28
Each Thursday, I post some reflections especially with ministers and other church leaders in mind. If you are not in the ministry but are simply a person who serves God and serves people, I hope you, too, will take something from this post. Each week, I am elaborating on some “game-changers” for ministers and other… Continue reading Ministry Inside.28
Question: What Concerns You Most About Men Today?
This Sunday is Father’s Day. This is a time in which many men will be thinking about their own roles as fathers. I am also thinking this week about what it means to be a man. So let me raise this question: What concerns you most about men today? For example, here are a few… Continue reading Question: What Concerns You Most About Men Today?
WInning More Than a Game
Some athletes win more than a game. I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My favorite team sport is football. Every fall, I follow my favorite teams. I watch the games on television. I keep track of the standings. I read the sports pages. At the end of the… Continue reading WInning More Than a Game
21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 4)
Many Christians feel tired and worn out. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 contains an important reminder that the incredible change one experiences as a Christian is not an act of the will but an act of Jesus through the Spirit of God. This means that being an effective Christ-follower in the 21st century is not a… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 4)
Away and Now Back
Those of you who read this blog regularly have probably noticed that I have posted very little in the last week. On Thursday evening through Saturday morning, I attended the Lipscomb University Conference on Preaching. Speakers included Scot McKnight, Tom Long, Tremper Longman, Richard Ward, and Dave Bland. I really enjoy this conference. The… Continue reading Away and Now Back