April Yamasaki

How Do You Introduce Change?

How do you introduce change to a congregation and bring people along with you, especially when that change is from

I love learning. So even though I’m officially ending my pastoral ministry this month, even though I’m technically on vacation

Last Sunday was my last sermon and my last Sunday as lead pastor at my church–such a wonderful day filled

But you’re more than my pastor. We’re friends, so we can still go out to lunch together, can’t we? Can

Now I sense that the Spirit is blowing me in a new direction, to complete my ministry at Emmanuel and

How are we to engage the world of mission without being overwhelmed? As a local church, we have supported mission

Church is boring! Where are all the young people? Why is church membership and church attendance dropping? Over and over

To celebrate next week’s launch of Four Gifts: Seeking Self-Care for Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength, I’m giving away two free copies!