Tips and Templates for Performing a Wedding

Tips and Templates for Performing a Wedding

One of the joys in my pastoral ministry has been to prepare people for marriage and then stand at the end of the isle with them as they make their vow for a life of love. Weddings are special. Each one is full of life-long memorable moments. Every wedding I have done...
3 Questions To Ask at Every Meeting

3 Questions To Ask at Every Meeting

Meetings have become a regular part of my life.  I spend most of my day in meetings with other people. I spend a lot of time meeting with my staff or elders. I also meet with people in the church who have (1) concerns that they would like to share, (2) hopes that they...
Focus: The Secret Weapon of Every Leader

Focus: The Secret Weapon of Every Leader

I used to want to be skilled at everything. That was maddening. As time as passed and I’ve matured, I realize that being the jack-of-all-trades is not that glamorous. It is better to be masterful at a few things than proficient at everything. As a leader, it is...