What’s Wrong with Everybody Except Me?
When I ask wrong questions, I will get unhelpful answers. Which would be the most productive question for elders to...
Are We a Friendly Church?
I don’t recall anyone ever saying he or she was a member of an unfriendly church. “Our church is really...
A Gift from a Preacher to His Shepherds and Their Wives
How do preachers get continuing education? I was blessed by congregations providing for that in my compensation package. They designated...
Integrating New Elder(s)
So, do you have any advice for bringing a new elder up to speed? Tentatively, I’m thinking we should meet...
Can You Trust the Church to Select Qualified Leaders?
I received this contact from an elder on Facebook Messenger: “Hello! Can you suggest an article on the process of...
New Shepherds Orientation: Two-month Pause
We moved back to Nashville from Sikeston, Missouri, last week. We are unpacking and finding new things every day. I...
How, When, and Where Do You Pay Your Preacher?
I remember those early years. As I entered the building each Sunday morning, I was greeted by the treasurer in...
Should We Leave Visitors in the Dark?
What’s the purpose of the task and the job description of the person who turns off lights after worship? Save...
Non-meeting Meetings — continuing education for shepherds
How do you continue to get better ideas for shepherding the flock you lead? Not long after Dale Jenkins came...
Are You Lying When Leaving Without Saying “Goodbye”?
I recommend that elders, deacons, preachers, teachers, and other leaders have a “No Suicide Contract” Read: Preventing Leadership Suicide The sudden...
