A Tribute to Lyle & Linda Williams

A Tribute to Lyle & Linda Williams

Lyle Williams was born on October 25th, 1947, in Huntington, Indiana, and heaccepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. His father was a banker,and Lyle and his family were part of the Wesleyan Church, which eventuallymerged with the Pilgrim Holiness...
I VISITED LOCAL CHURCHES FOR A YEAR…

I VISITED LOCAL CHURCHES FOR A YEAR…

I visited local churches for a year. What I saw might surprise you. Public opinion of ministers and churches has suffered of late. When bad things happen in churches, we hear all about it on a global scale. What we don’t often hear about is the vast network of...
Sometimes, We Just Cry.

Sometimes, We Just Cry.

As a long-time biblical counselor in an active and growing church in the Pacific Northwest, I learned some extraordinary and practical lessons. Not only did these axioms provide insight into the daily ministry to brothers and sisters in Christ, but they also helped...
Fight For Your Families

Fight For Your Families

Church ministry can be a catalyst for making healthy families. Yet, ministry can be hard on the families of pastors, ministers, and Christian leaders. Being an integral part of a healthy church community has a great many practical benefits for families. The...
Depression In The Pulpit And Personage… Really?

Depression In The Pulpit And Personage… Really?

Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Loneliness. Yep, it’s a real malady, frequently found in godly leaders that often cannot be dispelled by fasting, prayer, or medication. I recall my father after Sunday services sitting quietly in his chair in the parsonage, quietly slumping...