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2015 Summer Reading List: Yours

It’s that time once again, dear readers: the day when I go all Oprah’s Book Club on you and poke my nose into your bizness and make some suggestions on what should be in your...

Flashback Friday: What’s Your Preferred Communication Gateway?

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   If you need me to do something for you, the best way...

Thursday Three For All

It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the bold print to read the entire...

A Tale of Two College Visits

My buddy Mike Waddey and I have been friends for nigh unto a quarter century. It was a hot July day in 1991 when two rail-skinny kids showed up for freshman orientation at Union University....

What Are Your Rules for Ministry?

Recently I came across an article regarding Chuck Jones “rules for Wile E. Coyote.” Though my wife and I disagree on the animated genius that is the Road Runner vs. Coyote, the reality is that...

Flashback Friday: What Did Your Words Just Say?

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Sunday. The grocery store. A quick stop on the way home from church...

Thursday Three For All

It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the bold print to read the entire...

When Hiring for Guest Services, What’s the Right Mix?

A few weeks back I was talking to a friend about the right mix for a guest services staff member. For our illustration, we’ll say that guest services covers areas related to guest services, covenant...

How Your Guest Service Team Can Shine (Even When The Sun Doesn’t)

Sometimes, the rain falls. And when it falls on a weekend, it’s never a good thing. Outdoor plans get rescheduled, yard work gets postponed, and church people get cranky. Church people don’t like rain; especially...

Flashback Friday: Boom! Roasted.

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you! Today is my pastor’s 42nd birthday. I can think of no finer tribute...