Ministry is hard. Ministry with a strained marriage can be harder still. Eugene Peterson says, “Pastoral work is unremittingly personal and relational. Much of it takes place behind the scenes, yet all of it intersects in one way or another with the pastor’s marriage.” As a ministry couple, what do you need? Last week I…
Author: Randall Myers
What Every Pastor and Spouse Needs (Part One)
Ministry can be tough. No, ministry is tough! One survey of pastors shows some of our challenges… 84 percent say they’re on call 24-hours a day 80 percent expect conflict in their church 54 percent find the role of pastor frequently overwhelming LET’S TALK… In the next two blogs I want us to talk about…
A Culture of Learning
Hi! So, what have you been learning lately? One person told me that we really haven’t learned unless we have changed! What do you think? Real learning will change something: our perspective, our behavior, our values. The fact is, if we are not learning, we are not growing. LET’S TALK… So, what are some ways…
Easter Sunday and “High Days”
GOOD MORNING! There is no doubt that Easter Sunday is one of the highlights in ministry. Hopefully you had a great Sunday! How did it go for you? I’d love to hear your stories! Will you share at the end of today’s blog? I’d love to hear your stories! Will you share at the end…
The Art of Asking a Good Question
GOOD MORNING! Hope you are having a great Easter Week! I’m praying for your Sunday, that God will draw people to Himself and that many would come to faith in Him! This morning I’d like us to talk about questions. Of course, not all questions are good questions. Some are irritating. Others seem meaningless. And…
Why You Should Consider a Trip to Israel
GOOD MORNING! Have you been to Israel yet? I’ve often said that if you can afford it, every Christian should take one trip to the Holy Land in their lifetime. LET’S TALK… I have to tell you that I love Israel! Here are 4 reasons I think you should go to Israel: You will grow…
Your Church & Social Media
GOOD MORNING! How well is your church connected to Social Media? Social Media is no longer just a “cool thing,” it is part of our culture and is here to stay. LET’S TALK… Jesus told about the master who commanded his servant to “Go out into the highways and byways and compel them to come in, so…
Three Priorities of the Pacific Conference
Hope you are having a good week so far! If you’re like me, you’ve asked yourself, “What does the Conference do?” More specifically, “What does the Conference Superintendent do?” LET’S TALK… When I was elected Superintendent last summer, Linda and I prayed that we could be used by God to make a difference in our…
Good Meetings
GOOD MORNING! Maybe you think “good meetings” is an oxymoron. This week we have Board meetings at the Conference office. My dad once admitted that even though he has been to a ton of meetings over the years, they didn’t accomplish much! Ouch! LET’S TALK… Patrick Lencioni says that “the greatest myth about meetings is…
5 Steps for Leading Change
GOOD MORNING! Do you have a hard time adjusting back to the routine after vacation? Sometimes I think I need a vacation after the vacation! Linda and I had a wonderful time away, but readjusting to reality is a challenge. LET’S TALK… Let’s talk about change. If we are really honest, we all resist change….
Blind Spots
Good morning! I recently read that we all have 3-5 blind spots. Yikes! How does that make you feel? Of course, the problem with blind spots is that they are blind spots, we don’t see them. LET’S TALK… So what can help us open our eyes to those sightless shortcomings? Here are a few things…
Don’t tell me…
Good morning! As pastors, we love people (well, most of the time). That’s why we are in ministry. However, no one enjoys some of the hurtful things people may say. One of my wife’s pet peeves is people try to tell me something through her. That’s just one of the things on the list of…
Coffee with Randall 