One of the greatest threats to healthy churches, nonprofits and organizations is volunteer burnout. As a pastor, I get the pleasure of working with volunteers all the time.  In fact, our church couldn’t survive without the support of these faithful people. But to be honest, volunteer burnout is very real at our church, which isContinue reading Feeling Burned Out? →

Christian marriage is so important, especially among leaders.  The Bible even compares Christ’s love for the church to a bridegroom’s love for his bride (read Eph. 5:25-27). But let’s face it; marriage is not a breeze or a walk in the park every day, especially when you factor in raising kids, volunteering in your localContinue reading 18 words of wisdom from 18 years of marriage →

I was exhausted and worn out from a long day, and my bed was calling my name when my youngest child started to throw a huge temper tantrum.  His screams were piercing, and my head was pounding. After he went on and on for what seemed like an eternity, I finally had enough! My patienceContinue reading Wounded by the Church? →

I remember like it was yesterday, the first prayer service in our new church plant in 2006.  It was a Sunday morning and a handful of people were huddled up in a circle holding hands and praying.  Then in walked Francis, an eccentric young man, with long hair and a scruffy beard. This young manContinue reading Get Out of Your Comfort Zone →

Conflict is something that happens in ministry, but it is not something most leaders feel comfortable talking about, let alone dealing with.  Let’s face it. If you have been in church leadership for any length of time, then it is likely you have dealt with your share of conflict. Maybe someone misjudged you, betrayed you,Continue reading When it’s time to part ways →

Sometimes looking back makes us remember what matters most.  For this reason, I recently made myself slow down, meditate and really evaluate my goals and accomplishments of the past year.   This helped me gain a fresh perspective before I rushed into the New Year with a new resolve. During my time of reflection, I noticedContinue reading Four Steps to Overcome Fear →

Do you ever struggle with depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and insecurity? It may surprise you these things are often symptoms of a deeper struggle with identity issues.  Identity is your sense of self; it is who you are. God desires for you to know Him but He also desires for you to know yourself. A foundationalContinue reading Struggling with Identity? →

I have been in one of those seasons of life where I’ve wanted to just give up.  Have you ever been there? I committed to the Lord to make this year my most purposeful year ever.  Sisters, I did not realize how hard that would be. Recently, I celebrated my 40th birthday. So naturally, IContinue reading Never Give Up →

“All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.” Winston Churchill Over the last decade and a half, several wide-eyed young people have asked me what it takes to go into the ministry.  They have observed the anointed messages, the successful outreaches, the packed out stadiums, the glam, and the prestige ofContinue reading Lessons Learned the Hard Way →