Tag: Ministry

21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 2)

Don’t miss the four realities of ministry listed below. Every would-be minister, pastor, church planter, missionary, or church leader ought to read 2 Corinthians. Why? In this wonderful epistle, we have the opportunity to look over Paul’s shoulder in his most autobiographical book. We can learn much about ministry by observing this apostle as speaks… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 2)

21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 1)

Ministry in the body of Christ may look very different from church to church, depending upon your context and setting. It may look differently in a 21st century setting than it did fifty years ago. Nevertheless, anyone involved in any kind ministry in the body of Christ would do well to read 2 Corinthians–again and… Continue reading 21st Century Ministry and 2 Corinthians (Part 1)

10 Ways to Kill a Good Ministry

Some of the finest peopIe I have known are in “full-time” ministry. I really do know some extraordinary people! These are godly people who love the Lord and take their calling to live as disciples very seriously. Unfortunately, I have also known some people who, for whatever reason, served in “full-time” ministry and yet consistently… Continue reading 10 Ways to Kill a Good Ministry

Three Suggestions for Facing the Future with an Unstoppable God

On Thursday I received an interesting e-mail from someone who was advertising an educational “opportunity.” The e-mail read: Masters degree with no effort. GET YOUR DIPLOMA TODAY! If you are looking for a fast and effective way to get a diploma (non-accredited), this is the best way out for you. Provide us with degree you… Continue reading Three Suggestions for Facing the Future with an Unstoppable God

The Month that Has Been a Lifesaver! (A 16-Year Practice)

Sixteen years ago, my family and I moved to Waco, Texas, to begin working with the Crestview church. Our children were young and were fascinated by the notion of moving. I still remember their glee when we flew into the Waco airport and were greeted by some members of what would become our new church.… Continue reading The Month that Has Been a Lifesaver! (A 16-Year Practice)

Uncovering Those Self-Imposed Rules

Lately, I’ve been thinking about families who get swallowed up by the performance trap. They seem to strive for the impossible. They are very busy people and their young children often look exhausted. You wonder when they ever enjoy just being with one another and enjoying one anothers presence. Yet, quite often the children are… Continue reading Uncovering Those Self-Imposed Rules

“She Doesn’t Know How Pretty She Is”

I remember the Sunday morning that our friend made this statement. She was talking to Charlotte about her daughter-in-law. She beamed with admiration as she described a wonderful quality of her son’s wife. “She doesn’t know how pretty she is.” This conversation took place one Sunday morning about a year ago when we were traveling… Continue reading “She Doesn’t Know How Pretty She Is”