Someone I love dearly recently suggested that I write a book on the comparisons between ministry and tennis. How about a blog post instead? It’s actually something I’ve thought about since I first began delivering sermons over 20 years ago now. Why does this whole process of preparing and then giving a message feel so Read the full article…
Yesterday afternoon, I attended the Installation & Celebration Service for Gary Royals, my new District Superintendent in the United Methodist Church. I previously posted on Gary’s appointment here. Anyway, Myers Park United Methodist Church hosted the celebration. And Myers Park UMC is a completely different world from Good Shepherd. That becomes obvious upon seeing the Read the full article…
There is a difference between “hands-off” ministry and “hand off” ministry. A “hands off” approach to ministry suggests that the pastor or leader doesn’t touch the ministry area. He can’t get his hands dirty or his mind involved. It’s almost beneath him. A “hand off” ministry is very different. It’s like a quarterback who performs Read the full article…
Down on the bottom button bar of my computer there is a small green x. It’s always before me. And I’m glad of that. That x reminds me that there are some people I love dearly at this church who will receive a weekly report of any questionable places I visit on the internet. Any Read the full article…
How does someone raised in Texas who spends most of their adult life in North Carolina end up a Bruce Springsteen fan? Well, those seven years living in New Jersey didn’t hurt. After all, many people in that place still want “Born To Run” to be the official state song. (And doesn’t that say everything Read the full article…
