Thinking Like a Missionary
Most pastors, when they come into a new church, begin to try to understand the rhythm of the congregation. How does this church handle its budget? How do they reach…
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Learning How to be a Good Follower
I got some interesting feedback from my previous post. Several people were surprised to hear of a church handling a leadership transition is such a healthy and even joyful manner.…
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Being There After You’ve Left
When you “retire” as a minister, you really don’t retire at all. People still think you’re somehow obligated to respond whenever they reach out. I’m no longer on the church’s…
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When Did You Decide to Retire?
After I announced that I would be stepping down from my role as Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, the question people asked me the most often was, “When did…
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