Most of us preachers are keenly aware of what we want God to do through us. Usually, that involves things like growing a bigger, better church, one that prevails agaist the current culture of decline and advances the kingdom of God. I’m OK with God doing something like that through me. But is not the Read the full article…
I once attended a church where one of the pastors suffered larynx damage that slowly but surely robbed him of his voice. A preacher without a voice is like a car without a gas pedal. Doesn’t work. Which gets me thinking . . . who are some preachers with voices of clarity, depth, resonance, and Read the full article…
According to ancient philosophers, all things are made of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. But what are the elements that make up life in church? What’s the deal with things like communion, baptism, singing, and preaching? How is it that God invites us to take ordinary items from everyday life, use them in Read the full article…
Same as the old boss? Not exactly. In United Methodism, local pastors (like me) are supervised by what we call District Superintendents. A DS functions essentially as a pastor to pastors — and as a listening ear to congregations who may not be enamored with their pastor. For the last eight years, Dr. George Thompson Read the full article…
According to Hebrews 11:6 . . . And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. One lesson we draw from that marvelous verse is this: God loves to be trusted. He really does. In Read the full article…
