A pastor was dealing with a young lady who was arguing that she had plenty of time to decide for Jesus Christ. He handed her a piece of...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I began my ministry career in the Motor City, Detroit.  In a museum at Greenfield Village,...

As I look at the landscape of the church today. I wonder if due to our declining numbers we have shifted our discipleship practices to...

One of the most vital challenges congregations face now are how do you involve the people in the pew and motivate them to use their gifts...

When the topic of using our spiritual gifts comes up, this illustration comes to mind. The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his...

Every person and organization goes through a period of transition.  My current role in ministry is about to undergo a radical shift...

At a conference, I attended last fall the sectional leader passed out a rock and told us to hold on to it.  He went on to explain that...