When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm of Life
How do we give hope to those who are in the midst of the storm?
Ministry
Healthy-Church Invest in Kingdom-Focus Ministry
In this life, it only takes a little bit of faith, faith that really cannot be measured, to be included in God’s kingdom.
Jesus, A Friend of Sinners
I am so glad though weary, broken, and guilty failing sinner I am, I have a Savior who befriends me and carries me through the trials.
Episode 36: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Church
What is the impact of technology on churches and ministry?
Navigating Conflict within Church Politics
Dear church congregants; Don’t make it hard for him. Be responsive, be prompt, and be cooperative in every way you can. You will give him such joy.
Leadership is Fighting Against Fear of Man
The issue of “fear of man” became my main focus rather than “fear of God” (Prov 1:7). In other words, as Ed Welch said it well, people became big, and God became small.
Church Planting is Hard Work
I am thankful for little things, such as brothers in this church planter’s cohort that I am part of, as I journey through prayer and encouragement through God’s Word. Wouldn’t be here if it were not for these fellow pastors in this mission work!
5 Reason for Church Planting
Someone may say, “Don’t we have plenty of churches already? Why church planting?” Here are five reasons we believe in planting a church right here and right now.
The Story of Shame & Suicide Monster
As Christians, suicide is seen in a very different light. Shikishima’s belief is tied to his behavior, and he says, “That monster (Godzilla) will never forgive us”
3 Ways to Grow in Wisdom
Life isn’t easy, is it? The holiday season comes to an end, the credit card debt needs to be followed up, often, these are times when counseling and financial consultation are most acquired based on statistics and census reports. We may be able to retreat from the battle for a little while, but life is full of complex situations that …
Missional Task in the Country of the Rising Sun
Praying for the country of the rising sun to become one day known as the country of the Risen Son!
Pastoring is Weird
Pastoring is not just weird, pastoring is hard. Statistics show that 85% of seminary graduates who enter ministry will leave ministry in the first 5 years.
Anonymous Letter Belongs to the Trash
Here are 3 reasons why anonymous letters are “useless” and goes straight to the trash pile in ministry settings.
10 Life Lesson Learned During a Busy Season
Be willing to make mistakes and learn from your mistakes.
The Mind of a Master Manipulator
How does the Bible inform and help navigate through the mind of a master manipulator? How can we identify and examine whether we are master manipulators?
The Necessity for Missional Alignment in Local Churches
1`What is a local church and why do they exist? If there’s no alignment, then everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes.
Forceful Termination of Pastors
The number of ministers across denominational lines that either have or will experience forced termination is 1/3.
Episode 33: Pride vs. Humility in Leadership
What do you do when you find “pride” in your pastor? How would you feel when you find out your “lead pastor” is maybe a control freak?
What Do you Like Least about Ministry?
Pastoring is challenging in difficult times so embrace the joy of Christ. (1 Thess 5:16,18).
Episode 30: Sexual Abuse in the Church
This is a topic that should be a burdensome and grievous topic for all of us. Difficult topic, yet by the grace of God and His help we want to talk about this idea of sexual abuse despite the secrecy surrounding this topic.
10 Lessons I’ve Learned as a New Pastor
A strong courageous leader must learn to overcome past mistakes and failures in Christ.
Episode 27: The Need for Church Planting and Revitalization
Both church planting and revitalization are very difficult.
Why I Am Still a Southern Baptist
What is Southern Baptist anyway? Why are you Southern Baptist? Here are 6 reasons why I am still a Southern Baptist.