I had an article published at Seedbed.com, Asbury Theological Seminary’s blog page. The article is called “5 Things Associates Need from Their Lead Pastor.” Check…
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Tips and thoughts for associate pastors and other church staff. These formerly appeared on an old blog site.
“Leaders are learners” – you’ve probably heard that a hundred times, and it’s true. The best leaders are those who take the initiative to grow in…
Leave a CommentI got a request from a reader about how a congregation knows it is time to hire an associate. As the one usually being hired,…
Leave a CommentYesterday we celebrated the first Sunday in Advent, the official beginning of the Christmas season in the church. As a fellow associate or other staff…
Leave a CommentWhat’s your story? If someone were to write a movie about your life as an associate, what would it be about? I fear for too…
Leave a CommentOn this All Saints Day, I thought it appropriate to repost this article I wrote October 11, 2010 upon the passing of the first lead…
2 CommentsI’m on vacation this week, using the time to reflect on priorities. I’ve been overwhelmed for the past several weeks with just about everything. I…
1 CommentThe sixth and final part of a series on criticism based on a sign outside of a sandwich shop which read, “Come in and try the…
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