Helping Your Church Family Change
“They’re getting a divorce!?!” A church board member had just shared this information. One of our core families was separating. This news left me feeling heartbroken for the family, the couple, the kids, and the extended family and friends...
Read moreBeing the Pastor that Your Church Wants to Follow
Be the Pastor Your Church Wants to Follow Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but...
Read moreThe Key To Happiness and Success
Life is full of emotional UPs and DOWNs. In a moment, we can switch from being peaceful to critical as we navigate the complexities of life around us. I was on a rollercoaster just yesterday as I was working...
Read more5 Tips for Achieving Your Ministry Goals
Let’s start with a Question; think of a time in your ministry (or area of leadership) where a lack of structure and/or an unhealthy culture cost you from reaching your ministry goals. What was the cost of not executing...
Read moreHow To Deal With A Crisis In Your Family
“Terry, why is God allowing our daughter to suffer like this?!?” We (my wife Jen and I) were on our way to the hospital during our visit to Israel. Our daughter was almost two years old and suffering a...
Read moreRebuilding Trust In A Relationship
Think of a time when you lost trust with a person you were in a relationship with; what emotions did you feel? Betrayal? Abandoned? Anger? In my marriage, my behavior has broken the bond of trust with Jen, and...
Read moreMarriage & Life Coaching
Greetings NMMBA Friends I’m excited to be a sponsor for the Traverse City Trails Fest! I LOVE Mountian Biking in Northern Michigan and I love the work that NMMBA does in creating and maintain our beautiful trails. I hope...
Read moreHAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Sunday, June 6th, is my wedding anniversary. Jen & I have been married for 23 years – the time has really gone by fast. During these past 23 years, we have both grown immensely (in our personal...
Read moreSuper Charge Your Life Growth
It’s June, and this is a great time to evaluate where we are in our life growth, or as the Bible would call it, FRUITFULNESS (Luke 13:6-9). There are three areas of life that we can check for fruitfulness:...
Read moreUPDATE! Terry Porter is Part of the FULL STRENGTH NETWORK
UPDATE!!! I am excited to announce that I am part of the FULL STRENGTH NETWORK of counselors and coaches. What is FULL STRENGTH NETWORK? Full Strength Network (FSN) is a non-denominational Christian clergy family serving ministry. We believe...
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