Outreach Leaders

Finding Balance When Everything Seems Like a “Big Deal”

Senior leaders are called to the work of finding balance all the “big deals” within an organization. As a leader, I have to consistently remind myself one person’s big deal may not be another person’s big deal.

Keeping Kids Busy While Limiting Screen-Time

As a work-from-home-mother of a young child, I am raising a screen-time kid. But here are some of my favorite go-to resources for getting things done without relying on screens!

Hell Is Our Default Destination

God created us for heaven, but the rebellion of the human race, in which we are all participating, has destined us for hell. Hell, not heaven, is our default destination.

Heaven Celebrates Every Repentant Sinner

Just before he told of the prodigal son, Jesus said, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

4 More Ways Strategic Ministry Leaders Think Differently

A ministry strategy is great. A ministry strategy with continued strategic thinking is even better.  It is possible, and common, for a ministry leader to implement a strategy and then fail to think strategically.

When Peace and Unity Seem Impossible

When we pursue peace, our love for others is more than just surface-level platitudes. We invest ourselves emotionally in the pain of our brothers and sisters. We share it and bear it because people won’t care what you have to say until they are convinced you really care for them.

Will I Be Fully Accepted With No Judgment at Your Church as a Gay Man?

My question is, would I be fully accepted with no judgment and fully welcome and able to serve at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church?

3 Layers of Life-Changing Transformation

In his very first acts of ministry, Jesus unleashed the power of transformation.