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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »