Peter Johnson
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Peter Johnson
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The Slow and Steady of Revitalizing your Church
A few months ago I wrote about St. John’s Syndrome. St John’s syndrome is described as “the tendency of churches to become less effective the...
8 Ideas to Involve Special Needs People at Your Church (and Why You Should).
Pop Quiz: What is the largest minority in the United States right now? (Do you hear the Jeopardy theme song playing?) Many might have guessed the...
3 Ways to Maximize Your Sabbatical
by Peter Johnson You may remember that I took a forced sabbatical due to a slip and fall accident that resulted in several weeks in...
2 Key Ways To Get Your Church Out Of Maintenance Mode
By Pete Johnson It can be daunting to think about all the people who still need Jesus in our area of ministry. There are some...
Darkness Versus The Light
A personal reflection from Associate Superintendent Peter Johnson. Being in darkness is never good when you know that you should be in the light. A...
BEWARE THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Have you heard this joke? A person bought an elephant for a friend’s room. The friend thanked him to which the person said, “Don’t mention it.” Think...
7 STEPS TO AVOID BURNOUT
What should a pastor do when feeling tired, burned out, under-appreciated or even under attack? 1. Don’t isolate yourself. Solitude is a spiritual discipline and...
INSPIRING YOUR CONGREGATION TO GIVE GENEROUSLY
Is there a shortage of resources to do God’s work? Or is there a shortage of vision for what God wants to do? Some of...
Where is your church going?
The life cycle of any church is often pictured by a bell curve. As the church grows, the curve goes up. But at some point, without direct...
Come Apart Before You Come Apart
I’ve been a pastor for the last 38 years. At times, I have been in the groove of blessing, feeling like I am right where I’m supposed...