pastoring

A Humbling and Encouraging Passage for Pastors

The words of 1 Timothy 5:24-25 both humble and encourage me: The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. So also

The Difference Between a Planter and Pastor

I once asked Ed Stetzer the difference between a pastor and a church planter. He didn’t know it, but I was really asking him if I could make the transition. I have,

Preaching on Sunday? Read This.

Pastors can always use encouragement. If you’re a pastor (or even if you’re not), here are some truths that you might find encouraging today. * God promises to use his Word (Isaiah

Hope for Difficult Churches

I attended the induction service for a new pastor recently, and found myself filled with mixed emotions. I sensed the excitement of a new pastor and a new church, but I also knew

Pastors: You Should Start a Study Group

Every May I gather with a group of pastors from Monday to Friday. The agenda is simple: to work through a book of the Bible together as we think about preaching it. Every