Articles for Pastors

My wife and I served eleven years in church development, administration, and theological education in West Africa. The outstanding stories of God’s grace at work still brings joy to our hearts. And we found that grace brings shalom (peace) in conflict.

After the virus has passed and the health care workers can all breathe a collective sigh of relief while the rest of us go back to work, we will realize we will never be the same. This virus has changed us in surprising ways.

A new report says marriages that last at least 20 years are associated with education and faith.

"God promises to give us peace and contentment if we trust him."

"Burnout, abuse and an unforgiving spirit are the top three by far."

We live in a world where it is easier to both abuse and adore our bodies. The result is a lot of pressure and a lot of shame. Both body abuse and body adoration fail us for these two reasons.

Since we all come with working assumptions that affect interpretation, we ought to try our best to ensure we come with the best assumptions possible.

If your organization is without healthy conflict, your organization is not at its best.