I’m always fielding questions from pastors about how you build community with your staff. I think the ultimate goal is to not just do ministry together, but to really do life together. And the key is intentionality.

As a lead pastor, you need to invite your staff into your life. One way we do that at NCC is via staff get togethers. So last night we invited the entire staff over to house and I grilled burgers and brats. Then as a celebration of the last day of school for our kids, we went to see Shrek 3.

Good times!