The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition

Now available from The Pilgrim Press! Order here:The Pilgrim PressAmazonBarnes and NobleCokesbury In the rapidly changing modern church, every minister is an interim.  Few pastors begin their ministry in a congregation believing it will be a short-term or transitional partnership. Yet in a rapidly changing church environment, every minister is an unintentional interim. From author and judicatory leader for ministerial transitions,Continue reading “The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition”

Why Some of My Books Include Questions for Reflection

Back when I was preparing my first book, Coffeehouse Contemplative, for publication, one of the members of the editorial board noted my inclusion of questions for reflection at the end of every chapter. He expressed surprise that I did so, saying that he didn’t usually see such an element in what he thought would beContinue reading “Why Some of My Books Include Questions for Reflection”

The Unintentional Interim is Available for Pre-Order

It’s been a while since I had any reason to provide an update on my next non-fiction book The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition. We’re finally getting close to the release, so now such updates and promotion will begin in earnest. First, check out the cover above. Nice, right? Next, we’re about aContinue reading “The Unintentional Interim is Available for Pre-Order”