by Andy Patton | Aug 21, 2024 | Life Issues
A few years ago, I attended a conference on Christian hospitality and was shocked by things that, in retrospect, shouldn’t have surprised me. Being a male, I was part of a tiny minority at the conference. The lectures were full of good advice—practical, theoretical,...
by Andy Patton | Jul 3, 2024 | Church Leadership, Life Issues
Before I became a pastor, I would not say I was estranged from a single soul. Almost 20 years in, the list is longer than I would have ever thought bearable. It includes some of my most intimate former friends and ministry partners: people whose names are etched on...
