Challenges
Recommended Resource: The Red Feather
Tom Elliff, who has been a popular guest on our “Pastor Matters” podcast, has also written a number […]
Articles
Shepherding
Shepherding Parents
“Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children.” You’ve likely heard this before, maybe you’ve said it before. […]
Preaching
Recommended Resource: Spirit-Led Preaching
Zac Menser, the grant manager for our Pastors’ Center and occasional co-host of the “Pastor Matters” podcast, has […]
Evangelism
Leveraging Halloween: A Kingdom-Minded Approach
As Christians, our Lord tells us that we are to be in the world but not of the […]
Discipleship
Recommended Resource: Deep Discipleship
Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English Everyone is being discipled. […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor Appreciation Month from a PK
Before I served as an associate and student pastor, I grew up as a pastor’s kid (PK) and […]
ministry
Recommended Resource: Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes Here is a recommendation from Caleb Iversen, the […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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