The text arrived at 2:00 am: “Thinking about quitting. Can’t do this anymore.” Sound familiar? If you are a pastor in New England, you’ve either sent that message, received it, or thought about sending it. Picture this: You have just preached your heart out to forty-seven people scattered across a sanctuary built for two hundred.…
To Plant or To Replant, That Is the Question
Okay, I admit I am envious. I’m envious of the new house my friend recently built. I’m especially envious of…
Preaching Through the Church Year – Jack Daniel
One Sunday during last year’s Christmas season, my wife and I worshipped at the church of a young, dynamic pastor…
EXTEMPORANEOUS PREACHING: It’s Not Only What You Say, But Also How You Say It
One Sunday morning in my early days of pastoring, I stepped into the pulpit and opened my Bible to where…
Milk a Lot of Cows, But Churn Your Own Butter: Avoiding Plagiarism
A few months ago I worshipped at the church of a talented young pastor whom I had been coaching. His…
Discerning a Replant’s Starting Point
A common mistake seen among church replanters is their failure to do the hard work of discerning the starting point…
Is There a Grandparent Role in the Church?
On April 24, 2012, I became a grandparent for the first time. Prior to my grandson being born, I began…
Church Replanting – A Difficult Intersection
Church replanting is the intersection or the merging of two key ministry centers; a Chaplaincy and a Church Plant. The…
What Is Church Replanting, New England Style?
Churches have been in need of revitalization since the New Testament church began because churches are made up of sinners…
Jesus came to serve, have we?
Why are Christians willing to suffer for the sake of others? Why do they choose to sacrifice for those they…
It is about the ministry
Bill Clinton made headlines with the phrase “It’s the economy stupid.” He wanted people to realize that there are lots…
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