Pastoral Ministry
A Word to Pastors, Student Ministers, Student Leaders, and Churches
I was 13 years old, and I attended church for the first time in my life. Over the […]
Pastoral Ministry
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- Pastoral Ministry
Pastor, God Loves You Too
Recently our church hosted a weekend workshop on overcoming fear and anxiety. One of the key verses throughout […]
- church engagement
4 Ways to Reengage Families After Summer
Summer time can bring different rhythms for everyone, including churches. With vacations, sports schedules, and overnight camps, churches […]
- Mentoring
10 Reasons Why Pastors Need to be Mentoring at Least One College Student
Few things excite me as much as the opportunities I have to invest in college students, even if […]
- Pastors
Solitude and Silence in Pastoral Ministry
In the hustle and bustle of modern ministry, the disciplines of solitude and silence often seem countercultural. Yet, […]
Pastoring
Let Not the Two Be Separated
This past Sunday was a particularly difficult one for me. I had been dealing all week with a […]
Challenges
Episode 154: Current Challenges Facing Pastors (Part 2) with Dr. Edward E. Moody
ministry
8 Reasons I Still Love Ministry
Today, here are some the reasons I still love ministry, even when it’s tough. For whatever reason, God […]
Hurting
7 Things to Do When Church Work Just Hurts
It happens to all of us in ministry at some point. The work to which we know God […]
Pastoral Ministry
You Can’t Compartmentalize the Roles of a Pastor
Aspiring Pastors
10 Things I Wished I’d Done as a Young Pastor
I’ve written previously about my lessons learned as a young pastor (here, here, and here), but I’m thinking […]
Leadership
12 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask Monthly
The Bible assumes believers will be striving to follow God, continually living in an ongoing state of evaluation, […]
Church
11 Signs of Hope for a Declining Church
Many churches in North America are plateaued or declining. Given that reality, many church leaders need signs of […]
Evangelism
13 Ways to Get Outside the Christian Bubble
Because I continually talk with believers who are cocooned in the church world, I’m updating and re-posting these […]
Evangelism
7 Evidences We Might Be Stuck in the Christian Bubble
It’s a problem for many of us. In fact, I contend that for most of us, the longer […]
Anger
7 Things to Do When You’re Mad at A Church Member
It happens. Church members get angry with each other. When we do, though, here are some steps to […]
Evangelism
9 Ways A Pastor Might Prioritize Evangelism
I’ve said it before on this site: “I’ve never seen an evangelistic church without an evangelistic pastor.” If […]
Endurance
7 Characteristics of Pastoral Leaders Who Don’t Give Up Easily
I spent a few minutes recently with a pastor who’s led his church for 25+ years. Seeing him […]
Great Commission
A Word to Pastors: Why We Must Develop Relationships with Missionaries
Pastors, I’m asking for the personal privilege to speak directly to you with this post (and, Southern Baptist […]
Pastoral Ministry
Words of Advice for Young Pastors
I don’t claim to be a perfect pastor, but I’ve been doing ministry a long time. Here’s a […]
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