by Dennis Bickers | Feb 12, 2015 | Opinion
As a Navy veteran, I have been frustrated for the past few days over the recent apology Brian Williams issued for his statements that he was aboard a helicopter that was hit by rocket-propelled grenades during the invasion of Iraq. Eyewitnesses of the event in...
by Dennis Bickers | Feb 3, 2015 | Opinion
It is becoming increasingly difficult for smaller churches to find pastors due to a growing number of retiring ministers and a shrinking number of younger ministers willing to serve smaller churches. Therefore, there are at least six realities that pastor search...
by Dennis Bickers | Jan 29, 2015 | Opinion
I frequently receive e-mails from bivocational pastors who tell me they feel lonely and ignored by their denominations. Because of their other jobs, they often cannot attend pastor gatherings held during the daytime. Many tell me they seldom, if ever, see their...
by Dennis Bickers | Jan 22, 2015 | Opinion
Greg Ogden’s book, “Unfinished Business,” has greatly influenced my thinking and ministry through its emphasis that ministry does not only belong to clergy but is also the responsibility of all believers. After making his case, Ogden turns to what...
by Dennis Bickers | Nov 14, 2014 | Opinion
I served a small, rural church as a bivocational pastor for 20 years before accepting a judicatory role that works with dozens of smaller churches as well as larger ones. I’ve also written eight books on bivocational ministry and issues affecting smaller...
