In early 2016, I’m calendaring two in-person consulting times for churches. I will do these at zero cost* for the churches I select (I’m grateful for serving a church who wants to serve other churches and allows for this). If you’re interested for your church… Consider the “practical takeaways for everyday church leadership” topics I’ve blogged about at Brian Dodridge.com, and if... View Article
Are you willing to embrace the reality that your title makes you a role-model? When church members watch your life, are you a good example only in theory – or are you living a life that’s reflective of Biblical teaching? As ministers, we should be an example when it comes to spiritual matters and disciplines. At stake is both... View Article
They’re the most frustrated people in the church. Well, that’s been my experience. They’re typically highly engaged and gregarious. They have obvious spiritual gifts and understand the local church. So why are they frustrated? Perhaps because they don’t have a ministerial title. And what’s odd, they really don’t want one. But, they believe God wants them to have one.