No one enjoys pain. No one enjoys hospitalization. I can testify, however, that what I have quietly shared with dozens of people really is true from personal experience. Though I was absolutely confident that my counsel was accurate, there is a difference between telling someone what you know and telling someone what you have experienced […]
Nov 13 2014
When You are the Busiest and the Ministry is Demanding
When You are the Busiest and the Ministry is Demanding A few days ago I caught myself thinking about some of the ministry experiences Karen and I shared over the years. This was spurred by the news that one of the couples I married many years ago was about to have another grandchild. Grandchildren! […]
Nov 13 2014
Overcoming the Juniper Tree Complex
Overcoming the Juniper Tree Complex or Don’t Run on Empty When Serving in a Leadership Role A little over forty years ago, while still a student at Practical Bible Training School, I had the great opportunity of preaching every Sunday night at a downtown Binghamton church. The salary was $15 and one tank of gas […]
Nov 13 2014
The Principles Upon Which My Leadership is Built
Ten Principles Upon Which My Leadership Is Built Servanthood. I will nurture the firm conviction that because Christ saved me, I am now His servant to be used daily (1 Peter 3:15) to go wherever He leads and do whatever He chooses. I am not here to please myself and seek my own interests, […]
Nov 6 2014
Great Marriages and Great Ministries
I am convinced that a good ministry is linked to a great marriage. While it is possible to have a poor marriage and appear to have a great ministry, it won’t last. Sooner or later your ministry will reflect what is taking place in your marriage. Strong marriages produce great ministries. I want to […]
Hi, I am Michael Peck. Karen and I have served for thirty-one years as a pastor and wife in several precious churches in the state of New York. 