Ever since computers became basic staples at home and the office there is a lot of talk about multitasking. The gist of it is that multitasking is a good thing since we are able to accomplish more in a specific period of time. I struggle with multitasking. I’ve concluded that I don’t do it well.

How did we fall so far? Mention women in leadership in the Church of God, or more pointedly, women in senior leadership and you will hear the same response from pastors and congregants, “Nothing wrong with women in leadership. Nothing wrong with women as lead pastors. But that won’t work here.” Since the beginning of

Summer is rapidly approaching and that usually means vacations.  I’ve recently had a couple of church boards ask me how much vacation time pastors should get.  So I thought I would write about that subject.  Pastors, I encourage you to share this with your board – or send me their email addresses and Indiana Ministries

Years ago when I was finishing up college and about to get married to Cindy, I got a letter from the mother of a gal I dated for most of my senior year of high school.  Though there had been no contact between us for over three years, the mother was aware that I was

We Can Do Better! Do you know that in the first 20 years of the Church of God Reformation Movement, from 1880 to 1900, that 66% of the recognized ministers and evangelists of this young, fledgling movement were women? 66%! 2 out of 3! Can you imagine? Do you know that today in the Church

This is part 3 in a series of articles on leadership (specifically women in leadership) written by Joshua Brandt, Lead Pastor of The Gathering in Muncie, IN, and Stephanie Collins, Next Generation Pastor of The Gathering.  As they share their ministry stories, you can’t help but notice the contrast.  I so appreciate Stephanie’s willingness to

Bob Moss provides the 2nd installment of articles in our monthly series that is championing women in leadership and ministry. Bob is the Chief Advancement Officer of Church of God Ministries. He is a former pastor, regional pastor (Indiana), and church planter. Long before I ever heard the word “egalitarianism,” I saw it being lived

As I work with pastors and congregations, I see a need and a readiness for transformational leadership.  Congregations are realizing that if they continue to do business as usual, then it is likely they will go out of business in the not too distant future.  To do church in a more effective manner (i.e. accomplish

I remember the gender wars of elementary school. As kids looking for validation of our worth, we guys would declare that we were the superior gender and, of course, the girls would make the same claim. We’d argue back and forth, but I don’t remember anyone ever winning. The arguments led to tension but not