Keeping Time

This year, I went crazy for the Winter Olympics.  I kept up with the medal count, put events on DVR, learned crazy Russian names, and yes, even watched curling.  The Olympics are a fascinating event, but as I learned more about the way Olympians are timed I found...

Lessons from the Wiggles

If you’re in children’s ministry, you know the Wiggles: the  part education, part Boy Band, all fun group from Australia.  Their meteoric rise to popularity has several lessons for children’s ministry.  Check out the article!

Things I’ve Learned About Meetings

Tip of the hat to Amy Dolan of Lemon Lime Kids and Greg Carlson of Trinity International University- they both have taught me many of these principles and helped me prepare to be an effective meeting leader. Principles of Effective Meetings 1.  Start with inviting the...

Getting Things Done

I’m a huge fan of the StrengthsFinders assessment.  When I took it a few years ago and read my results for the first time, I felt like someone was describing what I always knew about myself but never put into words before.  My primary strength is Activator. ...

Going Low Tech in Ministry

For many churches, April – June represents a crucial time of the year.  The budget is about to renew, so financial planning meetings are required.  You can read my thoughts on the economy and its effects on church budgeting here.  There will be performance reviews,...