Pastor

In spite of all the Bible says about faithfulness, the last being first, and pleasing God rather than men, it’s absolutely fascinating how enchanted we are with numbers.  Check out the latest conferences, and most of the speakers are from the most attended churches.  Look at the pastors on the best seller lists, and once again, you’ll usually find pastors of the largest churches and ministries.  ... read more

Whenever I work with non-profit or religious leaders in trying to brand their organizations, I usually ask the man or woman at the top, “What makes you different?” In other words, “What personal trait separates you from the pack?” The first response I invariably get is “authenticity.” I get that answer over and over. Many pastors and ministry leaders are especially proud of their authenticity, and feel like they are one of the few who have it. But that usually leaves me a bit depressed. Not because this person really is authentic, but because they consider it so special and rare. After all, ... read more

Whenever I visit local churches, most of the time I'm faced with a frustrated local media producer who's at his or her wits end. They're usually good producers, often with extensive experience, plus a real calling to use media to take the gospel to the culture. But in nearly every case, he or she is either burned out, upset, or ready to quit. ... read more