I’m doing the funeral of a guy that committed suicide this week. A long history of sadness in his life. A lot of this comes from not taking care of yourself. I’m guilty. Brian reminded us in staff meeting today that we have paid time off and that we should use it. I noticed J.R. […]

Been keeping up with Bob Roberts posts about Global Movements. He says that he believes that the movement will come from the south and east instead of from the west. I agree because in the west we believe that money solves all of our problems.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve been comfortable (never rich) and […]

I stumbled across a church that is in a mess. I won’t name any names or places so as not to give them press. But it was ridiculous. Members are suing the pastor. I think the pastor is suing the members. They tried to vote him out, not enough votes and he wouldn’t go. The […]

In the last two weeks I have met with a pastor that was struggling because of poor decisions over land. I have met with a pastor that is struggling with a traditional church that needs a chaplain not a leader. I have just heard that a friend has resigned without a place to go. I […]

Bob Roberts on his blog today says, “Right now, there are a lot of disgruntled people trying to reinvent the church. It will never work. The church has never been birthed from frustrated people trying to reinvent something that’s lost its punch.” Amen to that.
I get tired of meeting with people who want to start […]

Technology blip the last couple of days. $%&(*#@.
 Had so much to say the last two days and now I’m blank.
I take off tomorrow morning to meet with Ellis Prince at the Gallery Church in Baltimore. We’re going to be looking at some meeting space. This is a critical decision for any church. Just an encouragement. […]