by Stephen Suffron | May 25, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry
This past Tuesday there was a hole in my schedule that will only get more conspicuous each time it passes. I missed my biweekly lunch with my good friend Jon at a church across town–stories left unshared, prayers left unprayed. I am happy for him; we have been...
by Stephen Suffron | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
A couple of years ago, I was sitting at lunch with a veteran pastor of many years that I was meeting for the first time. We talked about our ministries and churches and different outreach strategies and programs, and he asked me, “Are poor people welcome at your...
by Stephen Suffron | Apr 28, 2017 | Ministry, Missions
How was the gospel presented to you? Most Evangelical Christians received Christ through a presentation something like this: God loves you (John 3:16), but your sin separates you from God (Romans 3:23). Sin leads to death, but Jesus died on the cross to bring...
by Stephen Suffron | Apr 13, 2017 | Ministry, Scripture, Theology
There were three crosses on Calvary that day. Three men were doomed to die, and then Jesus was thrust into their midst. We know little about these men other than that they were robbers and violent men. There’s a good chance that these men who were condemned to...
by Stephen Suffron | Mar 30, 2017 | Leadership, Ministry, Missions
In a small church, money is always an issue. Each member’s financial situation and giving level can have a meaningful impact on the budget. Ministry budgets are small, and in small towns, most of your members live on a modest income without much margin. So...
