A Thankful Sacrifice ~ Singles on Mission
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. Hebrews 11:17 I have walked in the season of singleness long past the day I expected. In my 20’s being single was common and considered to be the time to experience life to the full. The 30’s brought a bit more anxiety in my heart,… Continue reading A Thankful Sacrifice ~ Singles on Mission
Gather with Grace
This summer the SBC gathering will be in Dallas, TX, which is where I live and serve in ministry. I am thrilled that our family reunion will be in my home state with Tex-Mex and Queso. It is the land of Dr. Pepper, sweet tea, long horns, and the twang of the Texas drawl. I… Continue reading Gather with Grace
Expand Measurements of Success in Ministry
There is always a tension between the natural unfettered growth within ministry and demonstrating progress and success for accountability purposes as you strive for excellence. The typical measurements of “success” have been centered around numbers – how many conversions, how many baptisms, how many churches planted, etc. Though those are all very good aspects of growth,… Continue reading Expand Measurements of Success in Ministry
Disagree Agreeably
Soft Skills for Ministry Leaders – Disagreeing Agreeably by Robby Partain Conflict is not necessarily bad in a church. Disagreements happen in a community when people care and are engaged. A church that is completely conflict free is probably not doing much or attempting much. The opposite of conflict is not health. It is disengaged… Continue reading Disagree Agreeably
Speaking & Travel
Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road…
