One of the most rewarding-yet-challenging things that I have ever done as a pastor working in a community has been to take part in creating a soccer field. The field came into… read more

“I’m a pastor, not a warehouse manager,” Rev. Leigh Goodrich said to the church trustees when they complained that they had no free space to… read more

We drove off a main highway, down a winding dirt road. We were in the middle of nowhere. No post office. No stop lights. No gas station. And most certainly, no Walmart! At the… read more

When I talk with country church folk about their experience with their sponsoring denomination, I hear stories with metaphors such as the “red headed step-child” or… read more

We face unprecedented demands upon mental health as humanity continues into an unknown and unpredictable future rocked by a pandemic. As another school year begins, it’s… read more

After 18 months of virtual ministry, churches are re-engaging face to face. The question I keep hearing is: “How are we going to get families back to church?” With too … read more