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First person: A critical ministry role some may overlook

June 17, 2025

Sound engineers? Your role is far more critical than audio levels, EQ and running a sound board.

First person: I simply showed up and this happened

June 6, 2025

There’s no question that showing up on that particular day gave my speaking career a jumpstart. Show up. It could change your future.

First person: Pastors and ministry leaders, stop drinking your own Kool-Aid

May 12, 2025

When the problem is with the leader, in almost every case, it starts when that pastor or ministry leader starts drinking his or her own Kool-Aid.

First person: Mom had some pretty tough rules. Here’s what I learned.

May 1, 2025

“Along the way, my mom had some pretty tough rules that have mostly fallen out of fashion since those days. But after a few decades, I wonder if they weren’t so bad.”

First person: Finding the line on technology detracting from worship?

April 22, 2025

Recently, I’ve seen many social media posts about how modern technology like lighting, fog machines, stage design and more detract from worship.

First person: Before we criticize, we should remember these tips

April 13, 2025

Before we criticize, remember that these believers also work behind the scenes, sometimes in hostile environments, sharing their faith in places we don’t know.

First person: 5 communication priorities for a pastor to consider

March 31, 2025

None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.