Read: Matthew 7:24-27 From all outward appearances, David Burkhalter’s Brentwood home appeared to be on solid ground. It passed a certified home inspection and everything seemed okay. But a few months after closing on the property his plumber discovered a two-foot sinkhole deep in his crawlspace. Geologists later confirmed that Burkhalter’s home stood atop not […]
Leader Development
Pat’s Playbook: Christ over all
Question: People keep talking about unnecessary ministries and using one I really like as an example. Should I speak up, or are they right? Answer: Some types of ministries come and go. Something that was popular a few years ago may outlive its usefulness or even its effectiveness. Remember that genuine ministry is built on […]
Fresh fuel for tired engines
What volunteers really want is attention to their souls The current literature on ministry with volunteers emphasizes frequent expressions of gratitude with thank-you notes, recognition from the pulpit, and an annual banquet. After all, everyone wants to be appreciated, right? But addressing the question of “care and feeding” of volunteers, Dan Kimball points in a […]
Show and tell
Read: Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” In elementary school I always loved show-and-tell. It was exciting to see the hobbies, toys, pets, and even parents of my classmates. Well, for the child of God, […]
Pat’s Playbook: Our mission field
Question: I hear at least 8 million people in Illinois do not know Jesus. That number is overwhelming to a small church. Are we responsible for the eternal fate of 8 million people? Answer: We are responsible to share the gospel in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). […]
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