Joy
7 Ways to Find Joy Today if Yesterday’s Ministry Was Hard
I’ve been involved in the local church as a pastor long enough to know that some Sundays are […]
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
9 Ways To Re-Ignite Your Preaching Ministry This Week
Even those of us who love to preach sometimes lose our passion for the work, even if it’s […]
Books
How Reading Good Fiction Can Help You in Ministry
I’m always on the lookout for ways to grow as a pastor. Thankfully, we live in a day […]
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. […]
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?
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