Evangelism
8 Reasons the Pastor Matters Most in a Church’s Evangelistic Efforts
In my decades of studying churches, I’ve never seen an evangelistic church not led by an evangelistic pastor. […]
Pastoral Ministry
College Ministry
Ministering to Gen-Z in 2024
As 2024 sets in, I look forward to seeing all the Lord will do in this new year. […]
Church Revitalization
For Pastors: A Simple Step Toward Personal Renewal and Church Revitalization
Do you need renewal? Does your church need revitalization? Here’s my simple suggestion for moving toward personal renewal […]
christmas
10 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Young Pastors
It’s been a long time since I was a young pastor, but I still remember how exciting–-and sometimes […]
Pastoral Ministry
End of Year Review: 20 Questions Pastors and Church Leaders Can Ask
Pastor, as you approach the end of this year take some time to reflect on what God has […]
Thankfulness
Episode 122: Giving Thanks for God’s People
Pastoral Ministry
9 Reasons We Preachers Need to Say “Thank You” Today
It’s easy for we preachers to sometimes get focused on only the negatives of ministry. Church members can […]
rest
15 Signs You Might Need a Day Off
Frankly, I’ve met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that’s where you are, here […]
Pastoral Ministry
12 Stages of Pastoral Ministry
Everyone’s story is different, but I’ve worked with enough students and pastors now over two decades to see […]
Church
10 Ways for Pastors to Express Their Love for Their Congregation
I know some churches are problem churches with difficult people, but I’ve not experienced that kind of church. […]
Leadership
3 Reasons Leaders Don’t Seek Advice from Others
Learning from Cyprian of Carthage (195–258 AD): Edward L. Smith in Augustine as Mentor writes that Cyprian of […]
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Tips for Young Pastors: Navigating the Journey with Grace
Embarking on the journey of pastoral ministry is both exciting and challenging. As a young pastor, you […]
Adoption
The Doctrine of Adoption and its Importance for Pastoral Ministry
Dr. Ligon Duncan (Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary) discusses the importance and pastoral implications of our adoption […]
Mental Health
3 Areas of Life Pastors Must Pay Careful Attention To
Imagine a shepherd out in the fields watching over his flock. The shepherd is fully alert, unable to […]
Brad Hambrick
Panel: Hot Topics in Pastoral Ministry
Dr. Tate Cockrell leads a panel discussion on “hot topics” in pastoral ministry with Drs. Dwayne Milioni, John […]
Episode 77: Pursuing Fruitful Theology with Ronni Kurtz
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: What is the goal of theology? How does thinking about God lead to a greater […]
Health
The Pastor’s Health
Pastor, how are you doing? If you’re like me, when people ask how you’re doing, you have a ready-made, default answer along the lines of, “Pretty good…just hanging in there.” But how are you really doing? How are you feeling physically? How are you doing mentally and emotionally? What about your spiritual health? How long has it been since you assessed how healthy you are?
Pastoral Ministry
Dealing With the Unique Stress of Pastoral Ministry
At the time this article was written, the music video for the song “Stressed Out” by the band […]
Church Health
15 Reasons People Walk Away From the Church
Most, if not all, of us know someone who attended church but then simply walked away from God’s people. The pandemic, I believe, has only increased that number. Based on my work with churches and the unchurched, here are some of the reasons I’ve heard:
Chuck Lawless
6 Reasons All of Us, No Matter How Old We Are, Need an Older Mentor
The older I get, the more I recognize that accomplishing what this title suggests is not easy. Eventually, we become one of the very old—and the number of faithful Christ-followers older than we are becomes increasingly hard to find. Nevertheless, I think we should try.
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