On the day of the tragic Connecticut shootings, I shared personal time with Michael Reagan, son of the 40th president of the United States. It just so happened, that Michael and I were to be speaking about an upcoming book. What really came out of that Continue Reading
February 10, 2012
You Are the Living Legacy of Those who have Gone Before: Another Motivation to Go the Distance in Ministry
Dearest Students in the Gospel Ministry: I want to write you as this new semester begins and tell you a story about myself and then ask something of you. But first let me give you a Scripture to start your studies with: “But as for you, continue in Continue Reading
December 26, 2007
Transforming Vision: Entering the New Year with an Optimistic Ministry
Here is a sermon taken from a charge to a friend when he was installed as a pastor. As you can tell from the text, his name is Kevin. But don't let that personalized point stop you from thinking about the text of this passage and transforming this Continue Reading
A Letter to a Friend in Ministry on Development
I recently received a letter from a friend with a request on thoughts about development. I sought to answer his questions and, in the process, think about our students and what they will face in expectations for stewardship in ministry. I share this with Continue Reading