Dear Pastor, I want you to think of yourself as a conduit, a carrier of the Lord to people. Think about an aqueduct or viaduct...it’s sole purpose is to get the water to people. Yes the Romans created some impressive and beautiful aqueducts that 1000s of years later still draw attention to their genius andContinue reading "Conduits of the living water"

Dear Pastor, I want to ask you a very important question. One that it would be easy for you to gloss over. Is Christ enough for you? Is it enough for you to know that Christ is with you?  That Christ is for you?  That Christ is in you? Is it enough to know thatContinue reading "Is Christ really enough?"

Dear Pastor, I want to take a moment and encourage you: You are engaging in the mission of Jesus. You are participating in the life of Jesus and His Holy Spirit power. I know, you may say “I sure don’t feel like that”. But if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, thenContinue reading "Participating in Christ’s life, engaging in Christ’s mission"

Dear Pastor, The people you lead... Are voluntarily assembling, gathering or “tuning in” to hear what you have to say because they believe that what you say will somehow benefit them. They are continually engaging with you because they believe that their life will be better because of their interaction with you. They are seekingContinue reading "Checking your ministry"