April 20, 2025
Three Words
I had already made up my mind. This time was different. It felt different. Though I’d been scorned, betrayed, and belittled in life before, something welled…
NEW BOOK · COMING NOVEMBER 1
You believe in the Father. You believe in the Son. Have you met the Third?
Most of us can say what the Father did and what Jesus accomplished. Ask about the Holy Spirit and it gets awkward fast. We've simply never been properly introduced.
Hi, I'm Chad
Helping you take your ministry to the next level.
I'm the Lead Pastor of East Salem Church in Oregon, and whether your ministry is a pulpit, a small group, a classroom, or a kitchen table, I believe God is calling you to something more than maintenance.
Here you'll find daily devotionals, a podcast for imperfect people in ministry, books to deepen your walk, and coaching for leaders ready to go further.
More about my story →Start here
Wherever you are, there's a next step.
01
Read
Books to deepen your walk with God, including my newest, The Forgotten Third.
See the books →02
Listen
Honest conversations about faith and ministry on The Imperfect Pastor Podcast. No pretending required.
Hear the latest →03
Lead
One-on-one coaching, team development and speaking through Next Pasture Leadership.
Learn more →Books
Books to go deeper.
Coming November 1
The Forgotten Third
How We Have Lost 1/3 of the Trinity & How to Reclaim It
Ten chapters on who the Holy Spirit is, how He works, and what it looks like to live in relationship with the whole Godhead.
Metamorphosis
Transformed from the Inside-Out
Stop trying to fix yourself. Let God transform you from the inside out.
Buy on Amazon →
Metamorphosis Small Group Guide
A seven-session curriculum for teens and young adults
Lead your group into real conversations about faith, struggle, and change.
Buy on Amazon →The Imperfect
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The Podcast
Ministry is messy. Let's talk about it.
- When Criticism Makes You Want to QuitJanuary 1, 2026 · 63 min
- Equipping the Church for MinistryNovember 1, 2025 · 67 min
- The Priority of DiscipleshipOctober 1, 2025 · 54 min
The Daily Dose
A short word to start your day.
June 13, 2024
Faith First
In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence…
June 12, 2024
Distractions
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. ~ Romans 10:17 (NLT) I am very easily distracted. Not all the time…
Coaching for the next season of your ministry.
Launching soon. Join the list below and be the first to know when Next Pasture Leadership opens.
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One-on-one coachingFocused, confidential, built around your goals.
Team developmentHelp your staff and volunteers lead together.
Speaking & seminarsEvents and workshops for your church or group.