pastoring

Clean or Abundant

Proverbs 14:4 gives us a stark choice: Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. I’ll be honest. I want

Pastors: Don’t Forget Discipleship

I’ve been a pastor for over a quarter of a century now. I can’t remember when it started, but I’ve seen myself referred to as a “veteran” pastor (translation: old)

How to Handle Discouragement

Discouragement is simply part of ministry. If you’re in Christian ministry, prepare to be discouraged at least some of the time. It’s not always a sign that you’re doing something

Why Ministry’s Discouraging

Discouragement is simply part of ministry. I don’t know a pastor or church leader who doesn’t occasionally struggle with discouragement. “Discouragement is an occupational hazard of the Christian ministry,” said John