Author: Administrador

Jim Baker is an outstanding thinker about church leadership and management issues, and in a recent post at his blog he observed: “Each year we are faced with more opportunity than we have time or resources; without a clear vetting process we can easily settle for less than the best. “Church members come to us with … Continue reading “Creating an Opportunity Filter”

If it weren’t for stress I’d have no energy at all. Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some, like me, just don’t have any film. I always know God won’t give me more than I can handle, but there are times I wish He didn’t trust me … Continue reading “Humor: Quick Truths”

They must have been expecting a great sermon. A 52-year-old man was arrested for punching another man and hitting him with his car in a fight over pew space at a church in Ogden, Utah. According to a June 30, 2014, AP story, the fight happened “during a crowded service that included a baby blessing … Continue reading “And Finally: Blessings and Brawls”

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) is known as the father of English hymnody and for good reason. The author of at least 750 hymns, Watts left behind a remarkable legacy of theologically accurate hymn texts which incite valid religious affections. “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and “Joy to the World” are two of the more well-known … Continue reading “The Honor of Christ, the Horror of Hell and the Essence of Humility: The Preaching Legacy of Isaac Watts”

In a recent blog post (adapted from his book Rise of the Nones), James Emery White discusses how various churches relate to (or don’t relate to) that large group of unchurched Nones in our culture—people with no religious connection at all. Perhaps the most dangerous place for a church to be is what he describes … Continue reading “Is Your Church No Man’s Land?”

Dear Abby:I suspected my husband had been fooling around, and when I confronted him with the evidence, he denied everything and said it would never happen again.**** Dear Abby:Our son writes that he is taking Judo. Why would a boy who was raised in a good Christian home turn against his own?**** Dear Abby:I joined … Continue reading “Dear Abby Was Speechless When These Hit Her Desk”

Hawaii now has a spot that’s out of this world—at least they hope so. An 80-foot UFO landing pad officially has been opened in Hawaii. The Hawaii Star Visitor Sanctuary, an 80-foot UFO landing pad, recently was dedicated in Kalapana, Hawaii, as only the second location in the world officially dedicated to the purpose of … Continue reading “And Finally: Aliens’ Hawaiian Vacation”

In his book Making a Difference in Preaching, Haddon Robinson talks about the challenge of preaching when you are going through a painful time personally. It is possible to use the pulpit as a “place for self-therapy” or as a “sniper’s perch” from which to shoot back at those who are causing us pain. “Furthermore, … Continue reading “Preaching with a Limp”

In an article at ChurchPastor.com, Brian Hedges offers three keys to leading a funeral, especially for an unbeliever. “Comfort the family. Losing a loved one is always an occasion for sorrow. Grieving family members need comfort and often look to the minister to provide it. They usually aren’t looking for answers. What they need is … Continue reading “Tips for Preaching Funerals”

Some of the best out-of-the-office email messages:• I am currently out of the office at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position. Please be prepared for my mood.• You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office. If I was in, chances are … Continue reading “While I’m Away”