Stress
Episode 174: The Emotional Health of the Pastor
Pastoral Ministry
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ShepherdingShepherding Parents
“Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children.” You’ve likely heard this before, maybe you’ve said it before. […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- Pastoral Care
Make Time for Rest
Before you read any further, grab a piece of paper and a pencil and jot down a summary […]
Encouragement
Episode 163: Pastor, Thank You
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Challenges
Episode 154: Current Challenges Facing Pastors (Part 2) with Dr. Edward E. Moody
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 […]
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 […]
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