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
Pastor Matters
Episode 132: Shepherds on Guard with Philip Crouse Jr.
Bivocational Ministry
4 Ways Bivocational Ministry Is Good For My Soul
I am a bivocational pastor, and statistics suggest I’m not alone. Lifeway Research estimates that 26 percent of […]
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 […]
Pastoral Ministry
10 Questions I Ask Before Preaching or Teaching
I’ve been preaching and teaching a long time, and I certainly don’t claim to be an expert. In […]
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. […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 129: Ministry Sayings with Dr. Tom Elliff
Finishing Well
Episode 128: Finishing Well with Dr. Tom Elliff
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pastoral Ministry
Shepherding the Savior’s Sheep: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Pastoral Ministry
Episode 116: On Preaching and Pastoral Ministry with Jim Shaddix
Church Health
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 […]
Church Health
Episode 115: Evaluating Church Health with John Ewart
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. […]
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