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Being wise and strategic are needed skills for pastors and leaders, but manipulating people as a means to an end has no place in ministry.  Whether you lead a small, medium, or large congregation, whether you are a lay leader, or you simply want to be more effective for the Kingdom, you will need to guard your heart against this particular sin. That’s why I recently had a conversation with Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, on my podcast concerning t

Glaringly obvious sins aren't the only ones that can destroy our lives and ministries. There are also the sins that hide out subtly yet prove to be just as deadly, which brings us to today's blog post. I recently sat down to talk with Dr. Jamie Dew, the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, to have a conversation on my podcast about a sin that consistently derails men and women in ministry - subtle pride. First, let's define subtle pride :  SUBTLE PRIDE: Qui

I’m incredibly excited to kick off a series of podcast episodes I’ve been working on for quite some time called “The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry.” Several years ago, I began writing and collecting notes as I watched people struggle in ministry for different reasons and faced struggles of my own. Sadly, over the years, we have all seen people in high-profile positions end up disqualified for various sins and struggles, and whenever a ministry dies, I think it’s important to