Church leadership transitions can be some of the most crazy, awkward, and hurtful things in ministry. It doesn’t matter if you’re the transitioner, transitionee, or the bystanders; transitions can hurt. How can we do them better? Why is it so hard? In business, transitions are generally seen as normal and accepted. More money, better opportunities, […]
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The Ordinary God & Our 5-Mile Walk of Faith
I’ve been working (feverishly!) on a new blog resource the past few weeks, so I decided to forgo today’s “new” post and re-post an entry from my recent pastoring days. I’ll be back later this week with a new podcast episode, and hopefully a new resource for bloggers by the next new post! The Five-Mile […]
3 Reasons I Decided Against Business School
This time last year I considered attending business school and working towards an MBA. Ultimately, I decided to pass. Why? Well, beyond the “fate” factor mentioned in a previous post, I still rationalized my way through the decision. 1. I prefer self-education. The famous biochemistry professor and science fiction writer, Issac Asimov once said, “Self-education is, I […]
Personal Update: Why I Stepped Down as Pastor
In January 2013, I became the pastor of Harvest International Center’s English-speaking congregation. How it happened was pretty crazy. To make a long story short: Accepted a job in Atlanta to work for one of my fave people, Leif Hetland. Started following the Hawks, Braves, and Falcons to acclimate. Cried. We decided to go, Leif […]
The Minimum Price of Going From Amateur to Professional
In his book The War of Art, Steven Pressfield brilliantly contrasts the mindset of the professional and the amateur. He writes: The moment an artist turns pro is as epochal as the birth of his first child. With one stroke, everything changes. I can state absolutely that the term of my life can be divided […]