Lincoln Lessons: Real Church, Real Theology

Lincoln Lessons: Real Church, Real Theology

David Wood and his wife, Donna, have lived in Lincoln, Vermont, for 43 years. During those years, David served as pastor of the United Church of Lincoln for over three decades. This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with David to discuss the church, his...
Don’t Scapegoat Your Minister

Don’t Scapegoat Your Minister

Every pastor hears it: Just do what one of your predecessors did a few decades ago and all will be well within congregational life. Nope. Yet, somewhere in that row of dusty and successive portraits — likely lining a wall enroute to the sanctuary — is the image of a...
Reaction and Response | #PandemicPastoring Report

Reaction and Response | #PandemicPastoring Report

Eileen Campbell-Reed of Three Minute Ministry Mentor and Good Faith Media joined to produce a webinar focused on the release of 3MMM’s #PandemicPastoring Report on September 1. Campbell-Reed is the founder and host of 3MMM, a weekly video, blog and podcast providing...
How Conflict Can Be a Positive Agent of Change

How Conflict Can Be a Positive Agent of Change

Conflict is a natural part of being in a community. It cannot be avoided or controlled by anyone, but it can be an agent of change. When you approach conflict from a defensive posture, it can escalate the situation to where a third party is needed to help resolve the...