conferences vs. consulting

Growing up Christian in Texas was all about wearing your “Sunday Best”. It wasn’t just an idea, it was an actuality. The 80’s and 90’s were a fashion parade of poofy dresses and large bows every Sunday morning and I loved it. fashion Different parts...

the 3 times to cancel church

A few weeks ago we encountered the Blizzard of 2016 here along the Northeast Coast. This is the first winter where I was not employed at a church during this season. Working at a church during a snowy season or a time with inclement weather can be a tough thing....

20 ways to wow your volunteers

One thing that I love about my ministry story is that I served as a high capacity volunteer for years before I went into ministry. Not long after I came on as a paid staff member, I was at a meeting with all the people that served in our Family Ministry. The meeting...

5 things you need to know about online church

My name is TK, and I’m obsessed with Apple products. If you know me personally, you know I have basically purchased every product that Apple has ever sold or endorsed. Some might even say I love them to a fault because I will defend their products to the death. Every...

4 ways to show love to the kids in your ministry

Love is the antidote for anger. In ministry it’s really easy to be consumed, as a children’s ministry leader or even a small group leader, by what you have to do, and forget that children need love. Instead we find ourselves consumed by tasks. tasks task...