Category Archives: Leadership
“Rabboni,” Kiss
Under the guise of help, E has pushed his agenda through the elders and S is taking a sabbatical. It is supposedly so S can have some peaceful rest for himself and his family, but it is the exact opposite. … Continue reading
E is Moving
No not relocating, moving. He has begun his moving forward with making S take time off. He met with S the day I left town to ask him to “pray” about this. It is for his own good and the … Continue reading
On the Job
You will remember my lunch appointment with E from yesterday. These are some follow-up thoughts. E is disappointed in one of our staff members because E doesn’t think he spends enough (or the right kind of) time with his family. … Continue reading
Friends or Ministry
Over the years, I have pondered what the difference between social and ministry contacts. What is the difference between meeting a friend from church and an official pastoral call. Here is why it matters. I have an expense account to … Continue reading
Dangerous People
I have been swamped busy and missed updating yesterday and today is almost over. I will share one little nugget. My wife had a lady over from the church for coffee. Girly stuff with little cakes and stuff, I am … Continue reading
Sugar Packets and Paper Cups, Part 2
A couple weeks after the original encounter with B and P (the elder and his wife), I received an email from P. She informed me that they had decided what coffee pot was needed for the coffee ministry and asked … Continue reading
Leading with Grace
I suppose there are places where one can bark orders and have them blindly followed, but the church is not among them. We who have the gift of leadership often think when we speak, everyone should listen. They don’t. Leading … Continue reading
