Encouragement
7 Reasons Why Pastors Need Encouragement Today
I’m always grateful for “Pastor Appreciation Month” every time it comes around in October. It means a lot […]
Articles
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- Leadership
Recommended Resource: The Shepherd Leader
The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church by Timothy Z. Witmer Church leaders are called to […]
- Pastoral Care
Make Time for Rest
Before you read any further, grab a piece of paper and a pencil and jot down a summary […]
- Pastor Appreciation Month
12 Unique Gifts Believers Have Given Me as Their Pastor
It’s Pastor Appreciation Month. As I think about this month, I’m reminded of some of the unique gifts […]
- Church
Recommended Resource: Church Discipline
Church Discipline by Jonathan Leeman Church discipline is essential to building a healthy church. So how exactly do we […]
Holiness
The Preacher’s Character: Personal Holiness
The great Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne has been quoted as saying, “The greatest need of my people […]
Pastor Appreciation Month Giveaways
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, so we want to say, “Thank you, pastors.” For the entire month of […]
Children's Ministry
One Time When I’m Most Pleased with My Preaching
I love to preach the Word of God, but I make no claims to be good at it. […]
Expository Preaching
Recommended Resource: Preaching & Preachers
Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones “For over 30 years, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones ministered at Westminster Chapel in […]
Challenges
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pastoral Ministry
What do you think about rollercoasters? Some people like them while others think they are a horrible invention […]
Children's Ministry
8 Reasons Why Pastors Need to Serve in the Nursery or Preschool for a Sunday
I’ve served as a pastor, and I fully understand our desire to preach every Sunday. Few of us […]
Homiletics and Hermeneutics
Recommended Resource: Engaging Exposition
Engaging Exposition by Dr. Daniel L. Akin, Bill Curtis, and Stephen Rummage “In the homiletics field, a text has […]
Church Planting
On Naming Your Church Plant
“So, you’re planting a church,” my friend said. “Yes,” I replied. “We’re really excited.” And then he asked, […]
Humility
A Quiz: Are You a Teachable Person?
I recognize that I’m not always teachable, so I hesitate to write this post. At the same time, […]
Bible Study
Recommended Resource: Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Who Is the Holy Spirit?: Biblical Insights into His Divine Person by Malcolm B. Yarnell III “Who the Holy […]
sanctification
Wounding to Heal Properly
I recently ran across these verses from Proverbs 27:5–6 (CSB) Better an open reprimand […]
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 […]
Challenges
Recommended Resource: A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry
A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry: Overcoming 7 Challenges Pastors Face by David Horner Many books focus […]
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 […]
christian living
Why Believers Must Avoid Immoral Joking
Several months ago, I wrote on why how we talk as believers matters. I’ve hesitated since then writing […]
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