Responding to Evil God’s Way
In recent days, our nation has been thrust into a season of deep mourning. Tragedy after tragedy has shaken our collective heart, and pastors across the country are facing the question: how do we shepherd our people through evil and grief? The brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk—one of the boldest…
What Pastors Get Wrong About Sabbath
At The Table with Tony and Cedrick is a podcast for pastors, leaders, and anyone serving in the local church. Each episode brings real conversations about ministry, leadership, and life—full of insight, laughter, and honest moments. Check out this excerpt from episode 2: Cedrick Brown: It’s still necessary to land on…
Discipleship Over Distraction: Episode One Recap of At The Table with Tony and Cedrick
We kicked off the first full episode of At The Table with Tony and Cedrick with good laughs and a deep dive into what really matters for leaders today. If you haven’t hit play yet, here’s a taste of what you missed—and why this conversation might be exactly what…
Summer Reading Guide 2025
Summer might not slow things down in ministry, but it does bring a different kind of rhythm. Maybe your schedule includes a student missions trip, Vacation Bible School, or simply catching up on all the things that didn’t get done in the spring. Still, we hope you’ll find a few…
The Slow Work of Intentional Leadership
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” — Proverbs 21:5 When we think about lasting impact in leadership, intentionality is often the hidden engine driving it forward. In a recent article, Dan Spino unpacked three essential components that make intentional leadership possible:…
The Legacy of Pope Francis
I attended Pope Francis’ historic address to the joint houses of Congress ten years ago as a guest of a New Jersey congressman. The fanfare was typical of Congress, but the excitement carried an unmistakable bipartisan energy as the Pope made his way down the aisle. I must admit, Pope…
Leading Worship In A Changing Culture
Navigating our fast-paced and ever-changing worship culture requires carefully balancing relevancy and orthodoxy. Relevancy speaks to what is appropriate for the current time or circumstance, while orthodoxy anchors us in the unchanging foundational beliefs of Christianity. Rather than focusing solely on outward expressions of worship, let’s take a heart-level approach.…
Leading Well Starts Here: 5 Essential Practices for Mental Well-Being
Pastors and church leaders are charged with caring for the Body of Christ. Practically speaking, this means innumerable hospital visits, phone calls, committee meetings, late-night study and sermon prep sessions, and counseling meetings. Often, we sacrifice time with family and friends to officiate a funeral or wedding or visit someone…
Four Tips For A Thriving Church Mentorship Ministry
I studied the 3-inch scar running down the center of my left knee, still raw from my surgery a couple of months beforehand. The physical therapist gently massaged it and began to work its range of motion. I grimaced in pain. Soon, we began to banter about sports and the…
Strengthening Ministry Through Evaluation
Licenses and credentials are nothing new to us. If you drive a car, there is a process of written and practical evaluation to become a licensed driver, and systems of accountability for misusing the privilege of operating several tons of metal and plastic at high speed. Various professions require licensing,…
The Art of Budgeting for Ministry Success
For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who are watching it will begin…
Intentional Leadership For Lasting Impact
In 2022, a Wall Street Journal article explored the LED Variable Speed signs appearing on highways nationwide. The article highlighted the complex mathematics—originally developed to study explosions—that underpins how these signs work. One line caught my attention: “In essence, we all go slower to get there a little faster.” Let…
