pastors
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Pastor Lightning Rod
As dark clouds rolled in, accompanied by flashes and rumbling, the two-way radio crackled to life: “Storm warning! Expect lightning and high winds. Take appropriate action.” After ensuring the doors were secure and everything was in place, I placed a… Continue reading
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Not all Advice is Helpful
Much of the practical advice given to churches and pastors doesn’t fit the dynamics of small church ministry. Of course, there are exceptions. Some authors lead small churches, offer great advice, and even write good books. But many times, those… Continue reading
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Pastor, how are you doing?
As a young man—and even not so young—dark humor was a tool to compensate for a world we could not control. I served years as a Paratrooper, Infantryman, and Law Enforcement. In that world, we made jokes that civilians seldom… Continue reading
Little Church Big Heart 