Man Up!

I studied and planned my sermon this weekend and it was one of those that SORT OF came together… but not really. It was an expository sermon on the period following the resurrection, so I was dealing with Luke-Acts as a continuing narrative. It was pretty cohesive and well-organized, if I do say so, but … Read more

Leadership or Management?

Leadership and management are not the same. Unfortunately pastoral ministry usually requires both skill sets. Not all pastors can pull it off. Leadership — and I’m not going to throw in formal definitions — might be described as moving people from where they are to where they need to be, whether they know it or … Read more