I think it was at my very first meal after moving to England that a new friend taught me this about Queen Elizabeth: she owns all the swans. Yes, all the swans. In the country. At least that’s what I was told as we had a picnic in a park on the banks of a pond filled with the large white birds... read more

Most pastors recognize the need to develop and train leaders and volunteers in their churches. In fact, more pastors identify this as a ministry difficulty they face than any other difficulty in ministry... read more

Half of pastors say they struggle with time management, according to Lifeway Research’s Greatest Needs of Pastors study. With all the responsibilities they face, it’s not surprising. A previous Lifeway Research study found 71% of pastors say they’re on-call 24 hours a day... read more

Social media has fundamentally changed the way we communicate with one another. Thoughts are broadcast to followers in a matter of seconds, generating quick public criticism or praise. Posts can be as entertaining as your latest vacation snapshot, as boring as your dinner plate and as controversial as the politics of the day... read more