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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Episode 129: Ministry Sayings with Dr. Tom Elliff
Episode 128: Finishing Well with Dr. Tom Elliff
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shepherding the Savior’s Sheep: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Episode 116: On Preaching and Pastoral Ministry with Jim Shaddix
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re a Leader in a Church that Needs Revitalization
If you’re leading a church in a tough revitalization effort, these questions are designed to help you evaluate your […]
Episode 115: Evaluating Church Health with John Ewart
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 […]
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. […]
Episode 110: Finishing Well in Ministry with Mark Dance
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 […]
Episode 108: Leaving Behind the American Gospel with David Platt
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 […]
Episode 106: Rules of Engagement for Social Media with Jordon Willard
Pastor Matters · Rules of Engagement for Social Media with Jordon Willard – EP106 THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: […]
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 […]
Pastor, Don’t Ignore the Unhealth in Your Marriage (Part 2)
In part one, I told you about the worst fight my wife and I have had to date. […]
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