I’m tired. More than just the “I got up at 3am to take my son to the airport” tired (which happened this morning). I’m deep-down…
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Sometimes I am presumptuous enough to offer advice to lead pastors, mostly on how to relate to their staffs.
I have been reflecting recently on motivation, that which causes us to choose one path over another. We associates, and other church staff members, make…
Leave a CommentPeriodically an associate will come to me with a “can you believe they asked me to do that?” story. I have spoken with youth pastors…
Leave a CommentOn this Presidents’ Day, I find myself reflecting on the leadership of those who have occupied the Oval Office. Often when we think of presidential…
Leave a CommentWe clergy use strong language when we talk about our jobs. Other people talk about becoming doctors, lawyers, teachers, and motorcycle mechanics. We talk about…
Leave a CommentEvery once in a while among the ads for ministry degrees, youth ministry sites, and the like, my Facebook page will display an ad for…
Leave a CommentOne of the tasks of the associate is to “hold down the fort” while the lead pastor takes a leave for sabbatical, continuing education, vacation,…
Leave a CommentToday is the final post of this 5-part series called “What staff members need from their lead pastor.” The previous 4 were posted Monday thru…
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