由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 9 月 3, 2026 | Leadership
If you’re like most leaders I know, you’re not short on effort. You’re showing up early, staying late, and pouring yourself into every challenge. But I’ve noticed that so much of that energy gets spent putting out fires instead of building the bridges that help our...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 7 月 6, 2026 | Leadership
How to Leverage Social Media to Disciple Your Church All Week For many pastors and church leaders, Sunday morning feels like the finish line. We spend hours studying, praying, and crafting a message, only to watch the congregation file out the doors at noon. By Monday...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 26, 2026 | Leadership
The results of a deeply contested election are in, and the margins were razor-thin. For many within our church body and our congregations, there is a sigh of relief; for others, a profound sense of disappointment or anxiety about the future. When a community is split...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 24, 2026 | Leadership
Understanding the Deaconess Ministry Introduction: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Deaconess Ministry is a vital and enriching aspect of church life. It offers unique opportunities for service, spiritual care, and teaching. Deaconesses are professional...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 17, 2026 | Devotional, Leadership
There are days when the headlines, our personal lives, or the sheer weight of ministry make it look like the enemy is winning. We look around and see a world closing in, and like Elisha’s servant, our default human reaction is panic: ‘Alas, my master! What shall...
由 Rev. Dr. Keith Haney | 6 月 11, 2026 | Leadership
1. Why Busyness Without Delegation in Leadership Fails Moses wasn’t lazy—he was overwhelmed. People lined up for his attention all day. He was committed and doing God’s work. Yet, Jethro’s assessment is blunt: “This is no way to go about it. You’ll burn out, and the...
