Culture of Connection
If I ask any member of your church who is welcome to attend your church, what answers would I hear? In most cases it would be the same, “Everyone is […]
One Key to Abundantly Fruitful Outcomes
In a post from 2014, I wrote about a ministry provided by the church where I had served several years prior. We called the ministry Discovery Dinner. I guess you […]
The Unique Gifting of God’s People Drives Fruitful Ministry
I have conversations on a regular basis with pastors and other church leaders where the following question comes into play. Whether asked directly or implied through frustration and despair this […]
Unity: Where has it Gone?
The founding of our nation was on the unity of certain things, freedoms. Freedom of religion was paramount. Our founding Fathers did not agree on everything, but it seems they […]
Do You Care, 2021
Two brothers who live 60 miles apart, sitting at a kitchen table talking of helping others as the new year begins. One reveals sharing ten-dollar bills with restaurant and café […]
Spiritual Leadership is always initiated by the Holy Spirit
To have fruitful spiritual leadership one must have healthy relationships. First, one must have a healthy relationship with God, leading to healthy relationships with others. This is the beginning point for […]
Christmas Gifting with a Grateful Heart
While most of us were asleep this morning, Jerry Hatcher, Jr., got up early and put on his “fancy clothes.” At his request, his dad drove him to one of […]
Inside the Golden Gift-wrapped Box
Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. One year a few days before Christmas, he […]
Searching for a Person’s Drive
I wanted to be optimistic, positive. I had driven to Indianapolis, for a job interview as a traveling rep. Wanting to show my drive and desire to succeed in the […]
What’s Passion Got to Do With It?
She ran across the parking lot after church one Sunday, excitedly calling my name. This young lady, a school custodian had recently accepted Christ as her Savior and become an […]
