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Preaching Holiday Sermons with Freshness (Part 2)

Preaching Holiday Sermons with Freshness (Part 2)

In recent years, as I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring pastors in a number of countries, one of the vehicles I have used to speak to a number of issues is the... Read More »
Preaching Holiday Sermons with Freshness (Part 1)

Preaching Holiday Sermons with Freshness (Part 1)

Maintaining a measure of longevity in local church ministry is extremely valuable because of the stability and continuity it can give to the congregation, the overall health of... Read More »
The Pastor’s Extended Family

The Pastor’s Extended Family

In my 20+ years of pastoral ministry, I was blessed to have seasons of ministry in which members of my extended family were part of my congregations. This is a rich privilege,... Read More »
The Pastor’s Children

The Pastor’s Children

Perhaps no one pays a greater price than children when they have a parent involved in local church ministry. Little ones are not capable of processing the demands and/or... Read More »
The Pastor’s Marriage

The Pastor’s Marriage

When my wife and I were first married, we traveled with a musical ensemble from our Bible college. Because I was the team leader and “preacher,” my wife and I would often be... Read More »
The Pastor’s Family

The Pastor’s Family

Much has been written about the fishbowl life of a pastor’s family, and much has been lamented about the perils and pressures that accompany life in the ministry. Admittedly,... Read More »

Caring for the Souls of Others

Do you ever have those weeks when the sermon you preach impacts you more than it seems to impact anyone else? That happened to me this week. I took my text from Hebrews 13 and... Read More »