Author Archives: shepherd

About shepherd

I am a pastor at a local church.

Funny Sheep

Posted on January 17, 2011 by shepherd

Sunday I received an 11 page, single spaced document from someone.  He wants me to tell him what I think. The most substantive thing in the work is an argument as to why Jesus could not have had long hair … Continue reading →

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Speaking Evil

Posted on January 17, 2011 by shepherd

Giving voice to our errant theology. Continue reading →

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What did you hear?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by shepherd

When bad sermons go good. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Water

Posted on January 15, 2011 by shepherd

An elder’s elder. Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Vine

Posted on January 14, 2011 by shepherd

Communion Juice. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Life, Theology | 8 Comments

Leading with Grace

Posted on January 13, 2011 by shepherd

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 →

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Sugar Packets and Paper Cups, Part 1

Posted on January 13, 2011 by shepherd

What do sugar packets have to do with ministry anyway? Continue reading →

Posted in Church Life, Leadership, Nuts | 3 Comments