Church Leadership

All the World’s a Stage…

Shakespeare’s play As You Like It will be remembered most for the words “all the world’s a stage.” For most of us the brilliance of Shakespeare is lost in translation – we don’t speak that way so we don’t understand it. (more…)

Positive Side Effects

Most of us have been exposed to the “sunshine, lollipops and rainbows” advertising for the latest drug to cure the ailment you didn’t know you had until now. Just as you are ready to call your doctor for an appointment to get a prescription to treat your newly diagnosed (by you) moderate to severe something or other you hear the words, “this drug is not for everyone, consult your doctor before trying it.” (more…)

The Dangers of Teaching Abstinence

Sometimes it’s fun to be controversial and judging from the title, this one is going to be controversial! Don’t be too quick to judge a blog by its title. (more…)

The Marketing of Jesus

Each culture and each generation has had its own version of Jesus. Some have pictured Jesus as a smiling “do-gooder” going from town to town healing and helping, loving and laughing His way through life-like a fairy spreads pixie dust and waves her magic wand. (more…)

Overeducated – Underprepared

No one has ever accused me of being overeducated. I often tell people, “I have received an education from the world’s classroom and an honorary degree from the school of accumulative and applied experiences. Don’t look them up on the internet or contact the government to see if these are accredited schools. They do not have a physical location or a system of accountability to make sure they are successfully preparing students for the real world.” (more…)