Inevitably, a moment comes in ministry when the shadows begin to replace the light. A series of setbacks, an ongoing conflict, a loss of passion, an unaddressed ...

My Dear Shepherds,

In my circles it used to be the custom on Sunday mornings that the pastor would sit on the platform as the pianist played a prelude ...

Nothing will stretch your theology quite as much as trying to understand depression, in your own life, as well as in the lives of those to whom you minister. ...

My Dear Shepherds,

A friend loaned me a book she really liked: Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, by Dacher Keltner. ...

My Dear Shepherds,

It’s the humility part that’s such a pain. Most of the time we like serving our congregation. We’re grateful for our ...