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 […]
Articles
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 […]
baptism
Recommended Resource: Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ
Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ (edited) by Thomas R. Schreiner and Shawn Wright Is […]
church engagement
4 Ways to Reengage Families After Summer
Summer time can bring different rhythms for everyone, including churches. With vacations, sports schedules, and overnight camps, churches […]
Mentoring
10 Reasons Why Pastors Need to be Mentoring at Least One College Student
Few things excite me as much as the opportunities I have to invest in college students, even if […]
Books
Recommended Resource: The Unwanted Gift
The Unwanted Gift by Tom Elliff Tom Elliff shares how he and his wife, Jeannie, came to view […]
Pastors
Solitude and Silence in Pastoral Ministry
In the hustle and bustle of modern ministry, the disciplines of solitude and silence often seem countercultural. Yet, […]
Books
Recommended Resource: 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons
40 Questions About Elders and Deacons by Benjamin L. Merkle “Organized around common FAQs, 40 Questions About Elders and Deacons tackles […]
Pastoring
Let Not the Two Be Separated
This past Sunday was a particularly difficult one for me. I had been dealing all week with a […]
Books
Recommended Resource: Daily Readings from The Christian in Complete Armour
Daily Readings from The Christian in Complete Armour: Daily Readings in Spiritual Warfare by William Gurnall and edited by […]
Character
10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
First, a caveat: determining what constitutes an effective preacher is subjective, so you and I might differ here […]
Bible Study
A Week in the Life of Sermon Preparation: Using Lectio Divina
Preparing a sermon each week is a deeply spiritual endeavor that requires more than just intellectual engagement; it […]
ministry
8 Reasons I Still Love Ministry
Today, here are some the reasons I still love ministry, even when it’s tough. For whatever reason, God […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “Victory over the Enemy”
Victory over the Enemy by William F. Cook III and Chuck Lawless “Although spiritual warfare is a recurring […]
Hurting
7 Things to Do When Church Work Just Hurts
It happens to all of us in ministry at some point. The work to which we know God […]
Aspiring Pastors
10 Things I Wished I’d Done as a Young Pastor
I’ve written previously about my lessons learned as a young pastor (here, here, and here), but I’m thinking […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “The Unhurried Pastor”
The Unhurried Pastor by Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin “The Unhurried Pastor provides a practical and biblical prescription […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership”
7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership by Sam Rainer “The real reason you join a […]
Leadership
12 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask Monthly
The Bible assumes believers will be striving to follow God, continually living in an ongoing state of evaluation, […]
Church
11 Signs of Hope for a Declining Church
Many churches in North America are plateaued or declining. Given that reality, many church leaders need signs of […]
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