accountability
The Preacher’s Character: Influences
Who has the freedom to speak into your life? It’s an important question for any believer, but especially […]
Pastors
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Bible StudyEpisode 165: The Pastor’s Bible Intake
- 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
boundaries
Episode 161: Struggling with Rest
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, […]
Pastors
Episode 160: Preach Well with Dr. Hershael York
Marriage
Episode 159: Pastor Well with Dr. Hershael York
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 […]
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, […]
Pastors
Beatitudes of a Pastor: Matthew 5, Verse 6
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