Beginning Well as the New Preacher
A friend asked recently for suggestions for a preacher beginning his work with a new church. Here are some of...
More on Preachers Placing Membership
After the post on Preachers Placing Membership, I received this question from Richard Root: Jerrie, do you think this has changed...
Where Do I Find the Time to Do What I Need to Do?
Some time ago, I was facing a day where I had typical responsibilities: study for sermons and Bible classes, memory,...
”Come Aside . . . and Rest Awhile”: A Preacher’s Sabbatical
I’ve been thankful for the words of Jesus in Mark six for many years: “Then the apostles. gathered to Jesus...
Is the Preacher a Member of the Congregation? When do he and his family “place membership”? Do they do it like other people or do they get a special pass?
I was in my third full-time work as a preacher. It occurred to me that I’d never “placed membership” with...
”Have you ever choked on a criticism sandwich?”
A friend asked this question recently: “Have you ever choked on a criticism sandwich?”. He’d heard my criticism workshop: Criticism Rule....
Physical exercise has some value (1 Timothy 4:8, GNB)
Financial advisors tell us the advantages of investing early: compound interest works better over time. I think the same principle...
Digital Tools for Today’s Shepherds
Since March 1985, I’ve been blessed by using a computer to help me in my work as a preacher. It’s...
Books I Have Found Helpful
Often I’m asked to provide a list of books I’ve found helpful. I’m glad to do this. Let’s start with...
It is Finished: a transition from paper to digital illustration files
February 5, 2021 brought the end of a seven and a half year process. I bought a new scanner July...