The following is an excerpt from When the Lord is My Shepherd: Finding Hope in a Hard Time by David Roseberry. Without any apology or explanation, David says that the Lord is a Shepherd to him. And not just like—God is a Shepherd. David, above anyone else, would know what a shepherd does. David was a…
David Roseberry is the founder of LeaderWorks and the LeaderWorks Trust, equipping churches and clergy for faithful and effective ministry. He writes regularly on Substack at The Anglican, where he reflects on faith, leadership, and the Anglican tradition.
David is the author of several books for Anglican pastors and leaders, including The Rector, the Vestry, and the Bishop.
“I Shall Not Want”? Really?
The following post is an excerpt (chapter 3) of When the Lord is My Shepherd: Finding Hope in a Hard Time. I am happy to share one of the 23 daily readings on the 23rd Psalm that I wrote in the early days of the Pandemic. We were all locked down with plenty of time…
Churches, Make Sure You Get Generosity & Stewardship Right!
Do you know about The Evergreen Project? The Evergreen Project is an initiative of the Anglican Church in North America to help pastors and congregations grow in generosity and stewardship ministry. The main work of the Evergreen Project is collecting, creating, and curating the best resources for a thriving church. Now more than ever, every…
When and How to Regather Your Church? Ed Stetzer Webinar Recording and Takeaways
I was glad to have our friend Ed Stetzer join us and provide some insight and clarity for the decision that many people in the church (Rectors, Bishops, and members of the Vestry) are going to have to make. The video replay is here (on The Evergreen Project Youtube Channel). It should be watched and…
Wondering When & How to Reopen Your Church? Join Us for a Webinar with Ed Stetzer!
The decision about reopening churches for public worship is not an easy one. There are so many things to pray through and discuss with leaders and members. As the country begins to open up, what are the things that leaders and congregations should consider? How can we balance the desire to return to worship life…
Let’s Make the Church Sustainable
It is easy to see why some would worry today about the durability of the Church in these days of coronavirus. Most every church is living through a perfect storm of problems, obstacles, and fear. As I say, this is the perfect storm. And the impact on the functioning life of a congregation could be…
Online Worship Ideas for Holy Week & Easter (Webinar Recording)
Earlier this week, the Evergreen Project hosted a panel of Rectors from Anglican churches in the US and Canada to talk about how they are navigating online worship and plans for this coming Holy Week & Easter. The webinar began with greetings from Archbishop Foley Beach who prayed for our Rectors and joined us for…
A Vision for 2020 (Our Anglican Future, Pt. 1)
Over the last few decades, everyone has been aiming at 2020. So many churches and organizations looking to clarify their goals and objectives set a 2020 (20/20) Vision. Organizations set goals to plant a certain number of churches by 2020 or raise up a certain number of leaders. Individual churches looked ahead to 2020 as…
When Giving Keeps on Giving! Generosity Can Make a Difference for Decades
I met Herb at breakfast in 1992. He and I were newly elected members of a national board and met for the first time the day before. At breakfast the next morning, I walked right by Herb carrying my plate filled with bacon, eggs, and my morning coffee. “David, join me!” Herb called out to…
What They Are Saying About Epiphany
Epiphany is January 6th. And as the magi discovered Jesus as King, others have and will. Lord Jesus may your light shine our way, as once it guided the steps of the magi: that we too may be led into your presence and worship you, the Child of Mary, the Word of the Father, the King of…
What NOT to Get Your Rector (Or Their Spouse) for Christmas!
I have been having fun writing about some gift ideas for Rectors and their Spouses. I served as a Rector for over 30 years and spend a lot of time now with Rectors and their families. I know that many laypeople want to get the Rector and their Spouse a gift for Christmas to show…
What Your Rector’s Spouse Wants For Christmas
Earlier, I wrote a post about What Your Rector Wants For Christmas. I love Rectors and have the good fortune to spend time with, teach, coach, and encourage lots of Rectors around the Anglican Church in North America. But I don’t just love Rectors. I also love their families! The role of a Rector is…
