Kenny was late almost every year. It became almost comical to those who knew him. I think it was a curse! Kenny was a high school Sunday school teacher in a church I once served. He was a great guy. He had a wonderful wife and two beautiful girls. Everyone loved good...
Dr. Chris Dickerson
How to Become a Pastor
Many Christian believers struggle with the question of how to become a pastor. They believe they have received a charge from God to lead and shepherd His people, but they aren’t sure what to do next. The journey forward can be a struggle. But knowing what course to...
Leadership Development
Leadership development is an essential ingredient in effective businesses, organizations, and ministries. When a company falters, often it can be marked up to an issue within the leadership. Churches are no different. While pastors often point the finger at the...
A Theology of Preaching, Part 1
Preaching is often done without much consideration being given to “why” we preach. This 3-part series explains a theology of preaching. First, why do we preach? Second, what do we preach? Third, how do we preach?
An Epidemic of Kindness
An Epidemic of Kindness by Rev. Chris Dickerson In the movie “Pay It Forward,” starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt, a teacher (Spacey) gives his class a big assignment. The assignment is to come up with an idea that will change the world. One little boy decides to do...
The Conviction to Lead
“Of all the leadership books on the market today, Conviction to Lead rises to the top. If we hold to convictional beliefs, and we do, then this book explains how those beliefs are personified into our leadership. This book is not another five steps to leadership....
Back to the Gym
Dr. Chris Dickerson It was a rather scathing question, “How did you feel when you were at your peak fitness?” I twitched a bit, and then responded, “Great.” And the truth is I did feel great. But that was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. In middle school...
A Fellowship of Friends
By: Dr. Chris Dickerson In J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins is given the impossible task of returning the so-called “ring of power” back to the fires of Mordor. But this young Hobbit could never complete this task...
A Real Fish Story
A Real Fish Story by Dr. Chris Dickerson One of the most famous plays in football history happened on New Year’s Day in the 1929 Rose Bowl. Georgia Tech was playing the University of California. A player for California by the name of Roy Riegals recovered a fumble but...
Juggling Act
Knives, flaming batons, and basketballs…all flying through the air at one time. This is the image of a juggler balancing on his unicycle. I used to see this site regularly at The Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham, NC where I grew up. JuggleBoy was his name. He was...