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When a Pastor Retires—Five Keys to a Healthy Transition
There is so much at stake when a pastor is transitioning out of a church leadership role. Any pastor who has gone through this sort of transition or succession knows the process can be fraught Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Search Completion
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Robert Woods as the Head of School at The Covenant School in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Woods brings 20 years of educational experience to Read More [...]
Minefields in Marriage
My wife, Ruth Ann, and I had been married 41 years when I decided to retire from my role as senior pastor at Hope Church. We both knew that what lay ahead would affect me Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Search for Chief Operating Minister/Chief of Staff
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, Maryland in its search for a Chief Operating Minister/Chief of Staff. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis is a Read More [...]
Why 19-Year-Old Me Would Punch Present-Day Me In The Face
Last September our third child, Emily, was born. We are so thankful for her. God has richly blessed us. As we prepared for Emily’s arrival, however, one reality became painfully clear: Our Subaru Outback could Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Search for Worship Pastor
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with Fox Valley Church in West Dundee, Illinois in its Worship Pastor search. It's an exciting time at Fox Valley Church (EFCA) in West Read More [...]
Firsthand Nuggets on Retirement
Pastor John Larson recently retired after 36 years in ministry. Before announcing his retirement he put a lot of thought into what he wanted his life to look like after retirement. In this sixth installment Read More [...]
NL Moore & Associates Announces Executive Pastor Search
NL Moore & Associates is pleased to announce it is working with Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Devils Lake, North Dakota in its Executive Pastor search. Bethel is a healthy, growing church with a long Read More [...]
Want to Help your Church? Know your Strengths
I still remember the moment at a friend’s wedding back in 2005 when a mentor of mine first mentioned a new tool he had been exposed to: Strengthsfinder. To be honest, I had taken just Read More [...]