pastoring

Shepherd the Flock That Is Among You

If you’re a pastor, you probably understand the temptation to pastor people who don’t belong to your church. It seems that everyone is building a platform. It’s easy to start

Partaker in Glory

Every so often, I need to remind myself what’s most important about pastoral ministry. One of the most helpful passages for me is 1 Peter 5:1-5. Before Peter exhorts the elders,

True Leaders Are Servants Who Die

There’s a hidden side to leadership that we don’t often talk about. Take this quote, for instance: “Leadership is disappointing your own people at a rate they can absorb.” (Ronald Heifetz

Fellow Elder

1 Peter 5 is a goldmine for pastors. I’m going to explore Peter’s words to pastors over a few posts. I’m doing this because I need it. Maybe you do