ARE YOU A SUCCESS?
ARE YOU A SUCCESS? We live in a time where success is very important. Pastors and church leaders, too, want to be seen as successful. But just what is success …
THE JOYS OF PASTORING
THE JOYS OF PASTORING Pastoring can be hard work filled with disappointments and struggles. But pastoring can also be very enjoyable and rewarding. In my 50 years of pastoral ministry, …
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR Most of the qualifications for pastors and church leaders in 1 Timothy 3 are one-word descriptions, but one is so important …
YOUR MARRIAGE IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MINISTRY
YOUR MARRIAGE IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MINISTRY Unfortunately, too many pastors become so busy leading their church that they neglect their wives and children. They find their church more rewarding …
PASTORS NEEDS A PASTOR, TOO
PASTORS NEEDS A PASTOR, TOO Christians sometimes see pastors and church leaders as people who have “arrived” spiritually. Pastors and leaders sometimes see themselves that way, as a step above …
MINISTRY SCARS
MINISTRY SCARS There is a large scar on my left knee which I got almost 70 years ago from falling on a broken bottle. The wound has long since healed, …
The Praying Pastor
THE PRAYING PASTOR Many of the pastors I know (myself included) feel dissatisfied with their prayer life. Sometimes we let ourselves get too busy, other times we forget the importance …
Do These Things Every Day
Despite the many labor-saving devices that have been invented in the last few decades, we seem to be busier than ever. Pastors especially have more to do than in previous …
The Privilege of Pastoring a Small Church
THE PRIVILEGE OF PASTORING A SMALL CHURCH I have been a pastor for well over 50 years. I pastored several different churches when I was starting out, but then spent …
Pastors, Bishops, Elders & Ministeers (Titus 2)
PASTORS, BISHOPS, ELDERS & MINISTERS (Titus 2) READ: Titus 1:5 God likes structure and organization. He made the universe to run very precisely. The laws of mathematics rule science and …