Leadership
EFCA East Summer Reading Guide 2022
For most of the population, summer reading evokes lazy days at the beach with a good novel or cracking a cozy mystery in the light of a campfire. But we know that the warmer days of summer aren’t always the harbinger of family vacations and looser schedules for pastors and church leaders. There are programs…
Read MoreAre you making progress?
Last summer our family made the trek north to Acadia National Park. This was new territory for us. The journey between central Pennsylvania and New York City has been well traveled, but beyond that we had no idea what the region would hold for us. I believe in my abilities to navigate most situations while…
Read More7 Things To Do Now That Your Church Is Online
Sometimes when I think about my church’s online presence, it stresses me out. I’m comfortable online. We have a strategy and a team. We have been using our approach effectively for a long time, and yet it still feels overwhelming to consider all the new trends, how to keep gathering and using different types of…
Read MoreDepression and the Path of the Pastor
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS Pastoring has changed in many ways from the way I entered it 33 years ago. The expectations are now so different. Not just the expectations of others, but the expectations we have for ourselves. As podcasts have become available, the obvious challenge is: Can I keep up with the quality/level of preaching of…
Read MoreWorship In Your Context
What do you think of when you hear the phrase high impact? Maybe a really intense workout or an extreme collision? I’m guessing worship isn’t what pops into your mind first… Simply put, high impact worship makes a difference in people’s lives – not just the lives of a congregation, but also the people outside…
Read MoreHow To Build A Healthy Kids Ministry
The COVID pandemic has revealed some previously hidden spiritual weaknesses in our churches. As we assess the damage and take steps to lead our churches to better spiritual health, we must not overlook the health of our children and children’s ministries. We wouldn’t be the first to make that fatal mistake. Why Is a Healthy…
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