Every August, I start over. I begin again. Charlotte and I have lived in Waco, Texas, for sixteen years this August. During this time, I have worked with one church. My role with this church includes aspects of preaching/teaching, leadership, and care for these people both in this church and outside the church. Each summer,… Continue reading Five Steps to Take in Moving Ahead
Tag: Ministry
The Best Is Yet To Come
I wish that I could stand on tiptoe and see into the future. I can’t do this, but I don’t mind telling you what I think I would see. If I could look into the future and see the future of the church, I think I would see that the best is yet to… Continue reading The Best Is Yet To Come
When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 3)
Sometimes ministry is anything but a breath of fresh air. In fact, it can be life-draining. It is so important to periodically think about what adds life and joy to what we do each day as Christ-followers. The following are some basic principles of ministry. I believe these principles are life-giving as they move us… Continue reading When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 3)
When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 2)
I was exhausted at the end of the conversation! This particular minister went on and on about his work. There were no questions, little laughter, and much seriousness. The way he talked about his ministry and his church was draining. He spoke about his church as if it was the center of all ministries and… Continue reading When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 2)
When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
Many people read this blog. People who serve in a variety of vocations read these words. If you are a Christ-follower, there is a sense in which you are a minister (servant) no matter where you are and no matter what your vocation. Such ministries are important — very important. There are others who serve… Continue reading When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
Lynn Anderson on Staying Fresh
In the video interview below, Lynn Anderson discusses "Staying Fresh." Lynn has been very intentional about continuing to grow, learn, and develop throughout the years of his ministry. Hear these words of encouragement. (This is the final interview in this series of eight videos. I hope you have enjoyed these. I was certainly blessed by… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Staying Fresh
Motives Do Matter
The "Hi-Life" is a restaurant in the Seattle area that has tied the price of its daily special to the stock markets. The other night a nice Italian multiple-layered lasagna, salad, and garlic toast sold for $7.46. The evening close was 7,460, so the special was $7.46. Another evening the Dow closed at 6,870. … Continue reading Motives Do Matter
Now This Can Remove Some Stress!
I don’t know what you expected when you left home. I don’t know what you expected when you, perhaps, graduated from college and started working. I do know that many of us expected to experience much more zest/joy/passion/happiness (or whatever word you might prefer). So often, I found myself saying, "If only." In fact, I… Continue reading Now This Can Remove Some Stress!
Lynn Anderson on Marriage and Family
Let me encourage you to watch this video. The length is only 4 minutes, 42 seconds. The content is outstanding! This video is a continuation of the interview I recently did with Lynn Anderson. (These are being posted each Monday.) Lynn has spent many years encouraging, coaching, and counseling people who are in a… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Marriage and Family
Lynn Anderson on Sexual Temptation
Each Monday, I am including a clip of an interview with Lynn Anderson on this blog. In this particular interview, Lynn discusses some issues that are especially pertinent to any church leader (or anyone else). This particular clip deals with sexual temptation and ministry. Past videos have discussed "shepherding" and "loneliness." Lynn Anderson has mentored,… Continue reading Lynn Anderson on Sexual Temptation