The note on the youth pastor’s desk phone reminded, “Your problem is my problem.” I was wowed. As a college student volunteering with youth, I loved being mentored by this pastor. “Cool!” I thought. “What a great reminder!” Flash forward … Continued
“I won’t be coming to the men’s breakfast tomorrow.” Mark snarled. “I refuse to let anyone disrespect me the way Gary does.” “What happened?” asked Pastor Jermaine. “Last Sunday after church, Gary and I were the only ones in … Continued
Is there someone who can’t seem to stop criticizing you? Is it challenging to know how to respond? It’s a great strategy to maximize the time we spend with people who give us energy and minimize time with those … Continued
“What does my spiritual gift profile tell you?”* Michael asked. Michael was eager for any insights that could help him more effectively lead his church-planting team. We began with his strongest gift. “Your gift of compassion means you … Continued
“Most of our people know their spiritual gifts,” the pastor said, “but they don’t know what to do with them.” This comment, which I’ve heard at several churches, grows out of a common misconception–that our spiritual gifts tell us what … Continued