Category Archives: Leadership

On losing my pastor

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Dr. G

My pastor announced his resignation yesterday. I’ll miss him greatly. Continue reading →

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What to do if you’re upset by the direction of our culture?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Dr. G

How might we “fight the good fight” in the face of our fear and despair? Continue reading →

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Join us for our Key Ministry Video Roundtable!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry will be launching our Disability Ministry Video Roundtable…a fully interactive, monthly gathering of ministry leaders and key volunteers. T Continue reading →

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Want an easy life? Don’t become a Christian

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Dr. G

Do you want an easy life? Stay away from church. Ignore the small, still voice inside you prodding you to serve those around you in the name of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Do genes associated with ADHD and depression predispose to success?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dr. G

I observed that a disproportionate number of church leaders, especially senior pastors-met the criteria for having ADHD. Continue reading →

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Coming forward

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Dr. G

Prayer for healing often needs to be repeated and sustained over an extended period of time. Continue reading →

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The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d like to challenge church leaders to assume responsibility for supporting their families when they pursue adoption ministry. Continue reading →

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What if church leaders shouldn’t be church leaders?

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Dr. G

If it’s tragic that a kid will needlessly suffer for months or years because they or their family had a suboptimal interaction with a mental health professional, how much greater is the tragedy when a kid or family has an negative experience with a representative of the church with eternal consequences? Continue reading →

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On Ashley Madison, Christians, and sloppy statistics

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Dr. G

When we present numbers as facts without even checking to see if they’re legit, we’re saying that making a point matters more to us than telling the truth.
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Don’t judge us by our “professional” Christians…

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Dr. G

They’re killing the “brand” of Christianity with those outside the church.
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