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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 unhurried hours to rest, reflect,…
Read MoreThe 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 Francis’ strong accent made his…
Read MoreLeading 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 who has experienced a devastating…
Read MoreFour 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 latest Christian book we were…
Read MoreIntentional 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 that one sink in for…
Read MoreBefore You Say Yes
It was a blistering hot day hiking in the Tetons. Keeping up with my sons and friends who were in better shape than me was quite a task. There were times they would get ahead of me and, in goodwill, wait till I caught up with them. And then we would all take off again…
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