Category: Ministry
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10 Benefits of Leading a Rural Church
For about 35 years now I have been a rural pastor. While serving in that role I have been greatly blessed and have discovered many benefits to pastoring in a smaller, rural setting. Here are 10 of them, in no particular order: Deep Relationships In small communities, you have the opportunity to really know your…
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Plumb Lines for Ministry
(Except for some minor revisions, this article first appeared in Common Call Magazine, published by the Baptist Standard.) When Six Flags Over Texas started its second season in 1962, one of the most popular attractions was “Casa Magnetica,” also known as “The Crooked House.” It was so popular, it remained active longer than most attractions…
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A Rational Response to a Perceived Attack
To avoid making things worse with our own emotional reactions, leaders need a rational way to process a perceived attack and determine how to respond.
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My Ministry Began with Two Words
My ministry began with two words, “Ted’s dead.” I was a young college student and had just started my first church staff position. My title was “Youth Minister,” but to that point there had been very little ministry taking place. It was more like a part-time job. I was getting to the know the students…
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Four Steps You Can’t Leave Out When Conducting an Event
Don’t leave out these steps that often get overlooked when conducting an event in a church or ministry.
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My Ministry Plumb Lines
A carpenter or mason might use a plumb bob attached to the end of a string to form a plumb line. The bob pulls the string into a straight and vertical line. Whatever is built along that line is completely vertical and said to be “true.” Over the past 30 years of ministry, I have…